The Department of Mechanical Engineering pioneered many initiatives such as the first teaching laboratories in the subject, and has developed research areas from patent laws to ship dynamics. Our facilities include an extensive workshop, four engine test cells, a fluid mechanics laboratory, and a towing tank for ship models. With funding from the Royal Society and Wolfson Foundation, we have recently installed six biomaterials and bioengineering laboratories. With an international reputation for the excellence of our research, we attract funding from numerous bodies including: the EU, UK Ministry of Defence, US Office of Naval Research, BAe Systems, Cosworth Technology, Ebara, Jaguar Cars, Shell, Lloyds Register, BMT and Unilever.