UK leads the world in engineering research

摘要

Engineering research in the UK is rated as 'world Leading' or 'internationally excellent' in a report released by the Engineering and Technology Board (ETB).rnThe new policy documents the excellent state of engineering research within UK universities, and calls for increased research credits to ensure small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-businesses can afford to keep innovating.rnThe ETB's report, based on independent analysis of a research assessment exercise, reveals that between 58% and 71% of the research and development taking place in UK university engineering departments is rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent', with the highest scores being obtained in chemical and civil engineering.