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University of Greater Manchester Celebrates Innovation at Largest Engineering and Built Environment Final Year Showcase

02/06/2026

University of Greater Manchester Celebrates Innovation at Largest Engineering and Built Environment Final Year Showcase

The University of Greater Manchester’s School of Engineering and the Built Environment has hosted its largest and most successful Final Year Showcase to date. The landmark event highlighted the exceptional talent, academic dedication, and career readiness of the graduating class.

The annual poster presentation serves as a critical bridge between academic theory and commercial reality. This year, the event set a new benchmark for excellence, reflecting the university's commitment to high student satisfaction and exceptional educational outcomes.

The Event by the Numbers:

  • 62 final-year students presented innovative research and design solutions.
  • 15 industry partners attended to scout upcoming talent.
  • Hundreds of networking conversations opened doors for direct employment.

Cultivating Industry Employability

The showcase is the culmination of an intensive student journey designed to produce industry-ready graduates. Attendees from the sector noted the high technical standard and commercial viability of the projects on display. By embedding real-world problem-solving into the curriculum, the university continues to drive high employability rates, preparing students to make an immediate impact in their professional fields.

Acknowledging Our Partners and Sponsors

This event was made possible through the generous support of our official industry sponsors. We extend our sincere thanks to 24-7 Group, Booth Industries, Beldam Crossley and [PS]K Design for their continued investment in the next generation of engineers and built environment professionals. Their collaboration ensures our programmes remain aligned with modern industry needs.

Celebrating Excellence: Student Prize Winners

The university proudly recognises the outstanding achievements of individual students who demonstrated exceptional innovation, technical mastery, and presentation skills.

  • Outstanding Mechanical Engineering project: Riaghnach Jameson
  • Top Industry-Selected Mechanical Engineering project: Niall Green
  • Outstanding Electrical and Electronic Engineering project: James Raisbeck
  • Top Industry-Selected Electrical and Electronic Engineering project: Ibere Barumire
  • Outstanding Automotive and Motorsports Engineering project: Joshua Parsons
  • Top Industry-Selected Automotive and Motorsports Engineering project: Monty Alcock
  • Outstanding Biomedical Engineering project: Abdur Rehman Khan

The University of Greater Manchester extends its gratitude to the hardworking students, dedicated academic staff, and industry partners who contributed to this resounding success.

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