The principal challenge facing the world's growing population is how to maintain sustainable access to natural resources - water, energy and food - that are necessary for us to enjoy a good quality of life. It is our duty to work towards a better world where we can all benefit from the high standard of living that most of us take for granted. The science and engineering behind understanding and solving these problems lie at the heart of our department's activities. We are proud to be holders of top scores for both teaching and research. We hope you will find our web pages interesting and informative. Please feel free to contact us if you need further information.