Department of Engineering

  • Surging cylinders, flapping wings and gust encounters: Force production in unsteady flows

  • Neurotechnology developments shaped by researchers and end-users

  • Alumni stories: Meet the fluid mechanics duo who helped steer New Zealand’s sailing team to victory

  • New biological graft research to improve dialysis treatment

  • Making an impact – Gates Cambridge Scholar Emma Houiellebecq

Undergraduate Study

Find out about our courses, the application process, and the Department's procedures for both prospective and current students.

Graduate Study

Read about the various degree programmes we offer, how to apply, funding, assessment and examination process, and other important information.

Research

Discover the six academic divisions and four strategic themes that make up our Department and learn about their research interests and the projects being carried out.

Latest news

Surging cylinders, flapping wings and gust encounters: Force production in unsteady flows

12 Feb 2025

Unsteady effects occur in many natural and technical flows, for example around flapping wings or during aircraft gust encounters.

Neurotechnology developments shaped by researchers and end-users

10 Feb 2025

New paper tackles challenges in neurotechnology today: how to ensure groundbreaking developments are shaped not just by researchers, but also by the people whose lives they will impact most.

Alumni stories: Meet the fluid mechanics duo who helped steer New Zealand’s sailing team to victory

06 Feb 2025

Yacht racing is a rewarding yet gruelling challenge, but what does it take to win? Two alumni were part of the team behind the 'fastest yacht' that won the 37th America’s Cup.