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UCL Mechanical Engineering has state of the art facilities to help you make the most of studying with us.
- Thermofluids Laboratory
- Fluids Laboratory
- Bloomsbury Workshop
- Advanced Characterisation Laboratories for Materials & Manufacturing (ACLMM)
- The Institute of Making
Bloomsbury Laboratories
Our comprehensive lab facilities are at the core of both our students' education and our cutting-edge research.
Thermofluids Laboratory
Focused on researching the energy transition from fossil fuels and reducing harmful emissions.
Fluids Laboratory
Supports diverse research areas, from microfluidics to naval architecture, and provides teaching for UCL's Ocean Engineering minor.
Bloomsbury Workshop
Run by skilled technicians this workshop Facilitates prototype development, fundamental to a wide range of mechanical engineering research.
Advanced Characterisation Laboratories for Materials & Manufacturing (ACLMM)
The ACLMM serves as an all-in-one facility for all things materials testing, characterisation and microscopy.
UCL Mechanical Engineering's Advanced Characterisation Laboratory for Materials & Manufacturing (ACLMM) brings together materials testing, materials characterisation and microscopy under one roof.
Find our more about our all-in-one facility
The Institute of Making
The Institute of Making (IoM) is a multidisciplinary research club for those interested in the made world. Materials may be purchased independently, however, the use of most equipment within the Institute is free of charge to you as a UCL student.
As a mechanical engineering student, you will find the Institute of Making’s facilities useful for completing some practical projects.
To book an induction, visit the IoM website and register.
MechSpace
MechSpace is a student hub in London’s King’s Cross for designing and building practical projects. The facility spans six levels, with some 12,000 square feet of space and an array of well-equipped workshops a computer cluster and study spaces. A 15-minute walk from UCL's Bloomsbury Campus, this is where mechanical engineering students learn and practice practical engineering skills, and take advantage of a range of opportunities.
MechSpace is also home to the department's successful extracurricular student teams (UCL Racing), including Eco-Marathon, Formula Student, Mars Rover, Rocket, UAS and Human-Powered Submarine teams. The facility hosts a range of STEM outreach activities for younger students like 'F1 in Schools' and 'Girls on Track' and hosts Repair Cafés for both the UCL and wider communities.
Read more details about MechSpace
UCL East Laboratories
Our department is part of two new multidisciplinary research hubs at UCL East, Stratford in partnership with fellow departments:
Advanced Propulsion Lab
The Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) is a cutting-edge electrical system engineering centre for the development and characterisation of high-power and energy, zero-carbon propulsion systems for aerospace, aviation, marine, rail, automotive, and industrial applications.
The APL has cutting edge technology available for industry and external collaboration.
Explore unique industrial/academic collaboration opportunities
Manufacturing Futures Lab
The Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL) takes a multidisciplinary approach to the creation of next generation sustainable manufacturing technologies. Research and educational activities focus on developing future manufacturing leaders.
The Manufacturing Futures Laboratory (MFL) is the largest academic entity at UCL's new campus in the East of London. It comprises world-class research laboratories on the top two floors of the Marshgate building.
Discover what is at our world-class MFL research laboratories