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Our aim is to provide world-leading education, underpinned by outstanding fundamental and applied research. In real terms, that means you'll benefit directly from the work our staff is doing, with the opportunity to get involved in projects that are directly related to and impacting the work today.
Research in Focus
Research activities underpin teaching in London South Bank University's (LSBU) School of Engineering.
From South Bank to Silicon Valley: Genesys CE…
Silicon Valley chief executive officer (CEO) and former student Tony Bates returned to his roots at London South Bank University (LSBU) on Tuesday to ...
LSBU Engineering student wins at South East W…
London South Bank University (LSBU) student Alexa Skillet-Moore won at the regional South-East final of the Women in Property National Student Awards....
LSBU Engineering students come 3rd in UK robo…
A team of LSBU School of Engineering undergraduate, MSc and PHD students Jerome Graves, May Metwaly, David Cheadle, Alex Sava and Brain Manco Arango, ...
South Bank Racing go through the gears to sec…
More than 25 London South Bank University (LSBU) students who are part of the South Bank Racing team will be taking part in the Formula Student (FS) C...
National award win for LSBU Engineering resea…
London South Bank University (LSBU) Research Fellow, Dr Henrique Lagoeiro has been awarded the Institute of Refrigeration's Ted Perry Award for Studen...
New Energy Advice Centre to cut Londoner’s fu…
A new student-led advice and information service to help households save money on their energy bills, reduce energy consumption and improve energy eff...
Energy use and emissions from refrigeration t…
A ground-breaking new research project will investigate energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from the transport, industrial and commercial refriger...
CHEMICAL AND ENERGY ENGINEERING STUDENTS BENE…
Petroleum Experts (Petex), UK has donated 10 licenses of the IPM software suite, equivalent to £2,644,915.42 to London South Bank University.
London South Bank University graduate wins ma…
A London South Bank University (LSBU) graduate, Thomas White, has won the Young Designer Award at the Plastics Industry Awards 2022 for his first-clas...
LSBU Engineering students win prizes from the…
First year students in the School of Engineering have shared £3,000 in prize money for their innovative business ideas to solve real problems faced in...
LSBU first in student satisfaction for Chemic…
LSBU is now ranked first nationally for student satisfaction in Chemical Engineering.
South Bank Racing go through the gears at For…
South Bank Racing, a collection of LSBU students who designed and built their own race car, put it through extensive testing at Silverstone racecourse...
LSBU student wins national award for outstand…
An Engineering student from London South Bank University (LSBU), Callum Lecarpentier, has been recognised for his ‘exceptional performance’ by the Ins...
First Year Engineering students reach the nat…
A group of LSBU first year students were selected for the 11th annual National Finals of the Engineering for People (EfP) Design Challenge hosted by E...
LSBU students unveil Formula Student car ahea…
London South Bank University (LSBU) students unveiled their Formula Student (FS) vehicle on Friday [1st July].
LSBU students shine at Design Innovation in P…
Three London South Bank University (LSBU) Product Design students have been recognised for their work at the Design Innovation in Plastics Awards.
LSBU Professor Wins J&E Hall Gold Medal
London South Bank University (LSBU) Professor Graeme Maidment has been awarded the coveted J&E Hall Gold Medal by the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR)...
‘Hell for Leather’ – ELeather/LSBU Product De…
ELeather is a UK-based, sustainable materials company. Using an innovative and patented process, they cleverly recycle waste leather hides (that would...
International energy award won by university…
A PhD student from London South Bank University (LSBU)’s School of Engineering has been awarded ‘Best Young Energy Efficiency Researcher’ by the World...
UK-first energy project to research how 5G ca…
A new UK-first research project to investigate and strengthen links between 5G platforms and the energy sector to improve flexibility and resilience, ...
UK heating and cooling expert wins major envi…
A project chaired by Professor of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Graeme Maidment, from London South Bank University (LSBU) won a national environ...
Psychological distress in UK higher than othe…
The UK had the highest levels of psychological distress in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other economically developed nations, accord...
Two LSBU Engineering students awarded prizes…
The Innovation Practice Design Award received 1,609 projects from 15 countries in Asia, Europe, America, and Australia. LSBU final year students, Abdu...
ITME 2021 – a Joint Indo-UK collaborative con…
LSBU was pleased to deliver a world-class international conference hosted by the KIET Group of Institutions in the NCR region of India.
World’s first Anthroengineering academic cour…
A completely new academic course, MSC Anthroengineering, which for the first time brings together Engineering (science of technology) and Anthropology...
24th International Conference on Engineering…
The E&PDE 22 conference will bring together representatives from education and industry who have an interest in sharing new perspectives on design edu...
Shading with blinds & shutters promoted a…
Dr Deborah Andrews has collaborated with the British Blind and Shutters Association (BBSA) for about 10 years on a number of research projects with co...
Government, universities and business urged t…
Academics at London South Bank University (LSBU) and University of Washington have defined a completely new academic field, Anthroengineering, which b...
LSBU academic collaborates with a digital art…
Federico Rossi, LSBU lead for Digital Architecture Robotics (DARLab) collaborates with visual artist Davide Quayola on robotic arm that sculpts Greek ...
LSBU students Streetcharge their way to victo…
A team of Mechanical Engineering students at London South Bank University (LSBU) have been named winners of a £20,000 prize at the Mayor of London’s E...
LSBU wins national award for GreenSCIES energ…
Academics from London South Bank University (LSBU) have won the prestigious Kenneth Lightfoot medal at the Institute of Refrigeration’s annual awards ...
LSBU's GreenSCIES project wins two major awar…
LSBU's GreenSCIES project has won two major awards for its research into low carbon technologies.
Research project at LSBU takes coveted award
The Balanced Energy Network (BEN) project was prized with The Engineer’s ‘Collaborate to Innovate’ award for 2018.
Design Innovation in Plastics: 2021 finalists…
Over 200 entrants from universities in the UK and Ireland responded to the competition brief “Design for a Natural World” from which only six students...
Researchers study how nature kills bacteria t…
Researchers from London South Bank University (LSBU) are leading an international project aimed at reducing bacterial infection during the surgical pr...
Let’s breakdown barriers for black and minori…
Leading female black and minority ethnic Engineering professionals and students will speak at the LSBU 100 – Women in Engineering event on 13 October....
LSBU students reach the final six in national…
Two teams of LSBU first year students were selected for the 9th annual National Finals of the Engineering for People (EfP) Design Challenge hosted by ...
First rail apprenticeship programme in Englan…
47 apprentices from Network Rail and six apprentices from WSP started their Level 5 higher and Level 6 degree level Rail and Rail Systems Engineer app...
13 LSBU projects registered for the 2020 Mayo…
Each entrant is in with a chance of winning one of four £20,000 prizes
Product Design student volunteers for St John…
Alongside her studies, BSc Product Design student, Becca Wright, has been volunteering with St John Ambulance as an event first-aider and trainer.
PhD student wins first place in 2020 Europe S…
PhD student in LSBU’s Chemical and Energy Division, Zhen Lu, received the award at the Student Energy Congress in Zagreb, Croatia.
LSBU engineering student awarded bursary by t…
LSBU engineering student, Harmeet Gulati, has this month (March 2020) been awarded an Engineering Horizons Bursary from the Institute of Engineering ...
LSBU professor honoured with Hind Rattan Awar…
The award recognises Professor Basu Saha’s outstanding services and scholarly achievements in the field of Chemical Engineering.
When LSBU’s mechanical engineers met JLR’s ro…
In February 2020, LSBU’s School of Engineering organised a factory visit, to Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Soli...
Two engineering students make top ten shortli…
The competition offers a £25,000 reward for student who designs the best product to make contact lens users’ lives easier.
Dr Claire Benson, fire specialist, interviewe…
Dr Benson, a Senior Lecturer in LSBU’s School of Engineering, shed light on the scale of unsafe cladding systems lining the London skyline and elsewhe...
Prominent Colombian human rights lawyer visit…
Prominent human rights activist and lawyer, Adil Melendez, met with law students at London South Bank University’s (LSBU) Legal Advice Clinic, to insp...
LSBU's Professor Simon Philbin serving as the…
Professor Simon Philbin, Director of the Nathu Puri Institute for Engineering and Enterprise in the School of Engineering at LSBU, has started his ter...
Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (18…
To celebrate the Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Nathu Puri Institute (NPI) for Engineering and Enterprise have partnered with the IET Academy to de...
Engineering the Future: Two teams of LSBU stu…
Two teams of LSBU engineering students showcased their innovative design skills to make the final of the Engineering for People (EfP) Design Challenge...
Enabling engineers to become more entrepreneu…
NPI from LSBU launch a new online course in partnership with the IET called Entrepreneurial Skills for Engineers.
First year students take top three designs at…
First year students take top three designs at Pro2Pac Design Challenge 2019.
LSBU graduate receives ‘life-changing’ prize…
A London South Bank University (LSBU) graduate has taken home the Innovate Product Design award for a unique take on a folding bike design, the second...
Engineering student wins award for London’s b…
Andrei Petra and his robot, Anima, triumphed in the London heats of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ (IMechE) Design Challenge.
LSBU's engineering students take on Construct…
Twelve of LSBU's BEng and BSc Civil Engineering students attended the Constructionarium 2019 construction experience week at Bircham Newton in Norfolk...
LSBU students take top three designs at Pro2P…
First year students take top three designs at Pro2Pac Design Challenge 2019.
LSBU research project, CEDaCI, wins Interreg…
Headed by Deborah Andrews, Associate Professor of Design at LSBU, the Circular Economy for the Data Centre Industry (CEDaCI) project aims to make data...
Smart Energy Network study launches at London…
A dynamic and innovative smart energy network designed to supply sustainable energy to local business districts of the future, is being trialled in a ...
Branching out: LSBU research fellow tours uni…
Thomas Empson, LSBU research fellow and doctoral researcher, encourages students across the country to take part in the new national design challenge....
Engineering students win big at the Engineeri…
Two mechanical engineering students at LSBU were awarded honours at the annual Engineering Sketches Prize competition, run by The Engineering Club.
£10,000 win for LSBU student’s water heating…
Product design student, Kristen Tapping, stunned judges at Heatrae Sadia's 2018 Design Awards with her pioneering electric water heating appliance.
LSBU professor awarded for major engineering…
Professor Simon Philbin, Director of the Nathu Puri Institute for Engineering and Enterprise (NPI), recognised for significant engineering management ...
Calling all Engineers: LSBU’s Thomas Empson u…
Research Fellow and Doctoral Researcher at London South Bank University, Thomas Empson, inspires an audience of contemporaries at the Global Engineeri...
Two student teams reach Engineering Design Ch…
Two teams of first year LSBU students made it all the way to the 7th annual National Finals of the Engineering for People (EfP) Design Challenge.
Product Design students deliver creative Airl…
Product Design and Engineering Product Design Students from have been working on projects developing innovative use cases for Airlander.
LSBU alumna Sue Black becomes an OBE in New Y…
LSBU alumna and prominent social entrepreneur Dr Sue Black honoured in this year's New Year Honours List
His Royal Highness The Duke of York officiall…
His Royal Highness the Duke of York officially opened South Bank Engineering University training college (UTC) on Wednesday 17 January.
LSBU University student wins national bursary…
Tobias Talbot, third-year engineering student at London South Bank University (LSBU), is celebrating success after being selected as 1 of only 75 stud...
Thomas’ success proves Asperger’s is no barri…
LSBU leads by example in tackling sustainabil…
Mayor of London certifies LSBU a healthy plac…
Discover the Changing Face of Elephant &…
LSBU awards six honorary graduates and fellow…
LSBU celebrates 125 year Anniversary with Par…
London South Bank University (lsbu) celebrates its 125 year anniversary with a reception at the House of Commons in the Palace of Westminster on 11 Oc...
LSBU awarded £49k HEFCE grant to boost ‘Stop…
A £49K grant has this month been awarded to London South Bank University (LSBU) by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), to boost ...
LSBU and BUE celebrate academic partnership
London South Bank University (LSBU) hosts a conference to celebrate the University’s academic partnership with the British University in Egypt (BUE)
LSBU named as first test site for London air…
LSBU's campus is to become the first test site in a new five-year research project looking at air pollution in London
LSBU Motorsport takes student-made car to For…
Young girls build rollercoasters and wind tur…
Nanoscale Manufacturing Research for Societal…
Explore the vast landscape of micro and nano scale manufacturing, where innovation converges to revolutionize daily life.
2024 IMechE Design Challenge
Mechanical Engineering and Design Division will be hosting the 2024 IMechE Design Challenge
David Cheadle, MSc Electrical and Electronic…
MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering student David Cheadle talks about his work as a scientist at the National Physical Laboratory, and how study...
Samara Bumba, MEng Petroleum Engineering
LSBU alum, Samara Bumba shares her experience studying MEng Petroleum Engineering at London South Bank University and how it taught her to be positive...
Hrithik Jain - MSc Electrical and Electronic…
Find out about Hrithik Jain - MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
George Hawkins shares his 1950s Borough Polyt…
In this profile, written by his daughter Michelle Hawkins, George Hawkins shares his experience at the Borough Polytechnic, now LSBU, detailing some o...
Enea Nesturi, Alumnus, BSc Computer Science
LSBU Alumnus and prize winner, Enea Nesturi, discusses how the opportunities he engaged with during his time at university have helped him since gradu...
Denis Nwanshi, BSc Computer Science
LSBU alumnus, Denis Nwanshi, recently volunteered his time to organise an inter-University Coding Hackathon event, in collaboration with the LSBU Comp...
Imedouane Abdoullah, Belgian student, BEng (H…
Imedouane Abdouallah, from Belgium, made up his mind on Engineering at LSBU even before he attended at Open Day.
Ash Jokhoo, Alumnus, BSc (Hons) Engineering P…
LSBU alumnus Ash Johkoo shares how he has adapted his experience as a engineering product design graduate to create a highly successful career in indu...
Twins Ana Bela Lima and Ana Paula Lima, and y…
Twins Ana Bela Lima and Ana Paula Lima, along with younger sister Carla Moreno Lima, share the challenges they have overcome in their journey to succe...
RODRIGO PRADO, BENG ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC…
From Sao Paulo, Brazil, Rodrigo travelled the world before deciding to study a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at LSBU.
Rachid Okotan, Alumnus, BSc (Hons) Informatio…
LSBU alumnus, Rachid Okotan, tells us how connecting with fellow alumnus Moshood Olafunmishe helped keep him focused during his search for work – and ...
Acoustics research helps improve safety and q…
Collaborative Urban Engineering applied acoustics research project with Transport for London to develop and install a high quality system to evacuate ...
Abisola Ajani, BEng (Hons) Chemical and Proce…
Abisola is helping LSBU encourage more and more women into careers in STEM subjects, and is an all-round inspiring student.
Robot Detectives: developing a robot that can…
LSBU holds an international reputation as a world leader in the use of robotics in non-destructive testing and developing intelligent robotic systems....
Cameron Ross, BSc (Hons) Product Design, plac…
Cameron Ross, a BSc (Hons) Product Design student, secured a role at Hallmark as a Licensing Assistant.
Amine Dahimene, Alumnus, Internet and Multime…
Amine is an SEO expert who discovered he had dyslexia in his first year of study but believes it played a big role in his success
Linfeng Duan, alumnus, MSc Internet and Datab…
Linfeng Duan studied BSc Business Information Technology at LSBU before completing MSc Internet and Database Systems. He is now working as Senior Big ...
Mahesh Dissanayake, pursuing his passion in B…
Mahesh has always been passionate about engineering. At LSBU, he's able to pursue that passion in a supportive environment using world-class facilitie...
Mohammed Edoo, BEng Mechanical Engineering De…
BSc Mechanical Engineering Design student, Mohammad Edoo, was about to embark on a year-long backpacking adventure around the globe, until he received...
Research into creative Flow Rate Modelling fo…
PhD candidate Marsha Maraj has developed a three-pronged approach to maximise flow rates in an environmentally friendly way.
Institute of Refrigeration: a Knowledge Trans…
A priority for the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is the growing sensitivity regarding the environmental impact of medium and large-scale refrigerat...
A break from education and an inspirational L…
George Mabey and Benjamin Hunt, Product Desig…
George Mabey, Engineering Product Design student, and Benjamin Hunt, Product Design student, were honoured in ALFED's Power of Aluminium Awards.
Kevin Amouzou, Alumnus, BSc Business Informat…
LSBU alumni, Kevin Amouzou, shares his journey, starting from when his dad called LSBU clearing line on his behalf, to returning to LSBU as an alumni ...
Desi Ilieva, BA (Hons) Marketing
How a spur-of-the-moment visit to our campus proved the first step to a dream career for one student, with a little help from her lecturers and a gre...
LSBU academic launches major new reference wo…
LSBU research project, CEDaCI, wins Interreg…
Headed by Deborah Andrews, Associate Professor of Design at LSBU, the Circular Economy for the Data Centre Industry (CEDaCI) project aims to make data...
Katrina Maclaine
The role of a nursing apprentice during COVID…
Today we hear from Eleana, a first year apprentice nurse
Emmanuel Owusa-Ansah, graduate, BA (Hons) Acc…
Born in Central London, Emmanuel Owusa-Ansah was a Student Ambassador, a Warden and a member of two societies during his time at LSBU. He also decided...
Data Protection
We're committed to protecting people's rights and privacy in line with data protection laws.
Accounting and Finance
The CertHE course in Accounting and Finance at LSBU. Full-time and option to progress to year two of the BA (Hons) equivalent.
What's On
Find a range of LSBU events taking place on campus or overseas including open days, student fairs, lectures and conferences.
Nicole Deenmamode, MSc Occupational Therapy
A career change is never an easy choice to make, but Nicole felt supported by LSBU right from the start of her journey to study Occupational Therapy.
Psychology
Using video games to transform children’s liv…
Award winning games designer Siobhán Thomas has been working with students to develop games for young people with disabilities
LSBU raises dementia awareness with ‘Grandma…
Az2b Theatre presented dementia awareness play 'Grandma Remember Me' to an audience of 400 students from the School of Health and Social Care at Londo...
Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
School of Arts and Creative Industries
Film and media, arts and performance and creative technologies
Diena Samir, alumna, BSc (Hons) Architectural…
From the courtroom to the construction industry: Diena has changed her career around thanks to her degree.
Courses
Media, arts and creative technologies courses
SimMan
Used to help students learn clinical skills in a simulated care environment
LSBU is second in top UK university apprentic…
LSBU is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2021 by celebrating coming second in a league table of leading higher education apprenticeship providers ...
Looking back on World Refugee Day
See how resources have been used throughout history to help those most in need
Olivia Jayne Kemp on developing sustainable c…
Olivia Jayne Kemp is studying BSc (Hons) Bioscience with the School of Applied Sciences at London South Bank University (LSBU).
Sponsors
The LSBU team would like to extend their thanks to their sponsors.
LSBU partners with Southwark Business Awards…
LSBU is partnering with Southwark Business Awards (SBA) for the second year running, to deliver these popular awards which recognise the successes and...
Law blog: Legal consultant urges students to…
Law firm recruitment processes are including tasks which are very similar to the tasks the candidates are asked to do in The Apprentice. So, why are l...
Harry Gilder, alumnus, Quantity Surveying, BS…
Harry Gilder graduated with a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying in 2014 from London South Bank University.
Academic wins award for pioneering research o…
An academic in our Health and Social Care has won a top award by the British Renal Society for her ongoing and vital research into care of people who ...
CEREB
CEREB is LSBU's unique teaching, research and demonstration resource for the built environment and hosts renewable energy solutions.
Public lecture at LSBU on HIV and AIDS stigma…
LSBU set to host sugar tax debate
Are we addicted to sugar? That’s the issue that London South Bank University (LSBU) is set to uncover at the Sugar Tax Debate, to be held on 15 Septem...
Start-Up London Programme
Go from idea to customer in 6 weeks with Start-Up London.
Changing behaviour to create low impact data…
LSBU researchers have been exploring how to solve the problem of energy hungry data centres, improving efficiency using smart design techniques
Your first week
Your course induction takes place during your first week at LSBU
LSBU students prove their skills in Engineeri…
A team of LSBU students has made it to the grand final of the Engineering for People (EfP) Design Challenge, showcasing their innovative design skills...
Graduate spotlight: Cameron Ross
Business Management with Business Practice (C…
‘Dystopia’ multi-arts event, BA (Hons) Arts &…
Dystopia – a one night multi-arts extravaganza – was more than just an event for the group of thirteen Arts and Festival students – it was a significa...
Vinay Tanna
Daniel Doyle, alumnus, BSc (Hons) Business In…
From A Levels to BI developer: Daniel talks us through his journey to working for himself as an IT contractor.
Writing Bomberg: Poetry and Voice at Borough…
LSBU stars at Bill Vinten University Awards
LSBU Film Practice Degree (now Film and Television Practice) graduate, Jamie-Oliver Lai won second place at the prestigious Guild of Television Camera...
Emma Connor, alumna, MSc Marketing
London South Bank University (LSBU) has helped Emma Connor secure employment in London by furthering her education in Marketing MSc, by enhancing her ...
Courses
Search through courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
PhD student Carolyn Defrin on collaborating w…
Student and freelance artist, Carolyn Defrin, tells us about her collaborative research with Hammersmith United Charities and gives crucial advice to ...
Architecture, Computing and Engineering
Find out more about our practical and accredited courses in Architecture, Computing and Engineering, part-time and full-time!
ServiceMarks reflect LSBU's commitment to the…
LSBU receives four ServiceMarks for commitment to customer service and university-wide experience for students.
Working together for our planet - There is no…
Prince Amoako, MEng (Hons) Electrical and Ele…
Following in his uncle's footsteps, Prince is well on his way to becoming a chartered engineer and fulfilling his dream of working in the power indust...
Brooke Lucy discusses her Internship with JPM…
Lucy Starte studied BA (Hons) Business Studies at LSBU, which provided fantastic experiences such as studying in Paris for a semester.
Short course for new food technology teachers
How to apply
Our specialist guidance makes applying to university easy
Professor David Nutt: Psychedelics and the 19…
In a talk at LSBU just before Christmas, Professor David Nutt from Imperial College London, treated us to a glimpse of the positive, therapeutic effec...
South Bank Collective, student-led photograph…
The South Bank Collective is LSBU's newly registered creative agency giving photography students commercial experience and entrepreneurial skills
Skills and development
Our training programmes support the development of wider professional and personal skills.
Stephen Perry, Honorary Fellow
Stephen Perry is leader of the 48 Group and managing director of the London Export Corporation. He has been made an Honorary Fellow in recognition of ...
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top-up…
The pandemic’s mental toll: new survey finds…
‘Covid-19 Anxiety Syndrome’ is still causing many people to struggle with reintegrating into daily life, even with most Covid-19 restrictions in Engla...
Construction Management and Economics
Case Study
The Constructionarium is a site for civil engineers to gain practical construction experience. London South Bank University's (LSBU) Civil Engineering degree students attend as a field trip.
