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Students working in the Engineering Machine Workshop within STEMLab at Loughborough University.

Engineering Machine Workshop

Our engineering workshop facilities give students real hands-on experience in the use of industry-standard equipment and manufacturing methods.

A person working with equipment in the Electronics Laboratory within STEMLab at Loughborough University

Electronics Laboratory

We enable students to grow their understanding of the diverse applications of electronics through design, development and testing.

A person is setting up equipment in the Physics Laboratory within STEMLab at Loughborough University

Physics Laboratories

State-of-the-art equipment enables students to further their understanding of physics, while developing experimental techniques and programming knowledge.

People working with equipment at benches in the Biosciences and Bioengineering Laboratory within STEMLab at Loughborough University

Biosciences and Bioengineering Laboratory

Our bio suite gives students the chance to gain applied experience with biological samples in a safe and modern laboratory environment.

Two people working with equipment in the General Engineering Laboratory within STEMLab at Loughborough University

General Engineering Laboratory

Our engineering laboratory is set up for a wide range of engineering topics, building students’ knowledge in such areas as statics and dynamics, strength of materials, and physics.

Two people working with equipment in the Materials Testing Laboratory within STEMLab at Loughborough University

Materials Testing Laboratory

The Materials Testing Laboratory offers a range of specialist equipment for examining and understanding the properties of materials.

A female student works in the chemistry synthesis laboratory.

Chemistry Synthesis Laboratory

Gain practical experience in all aspects of synthetic chemistry, from the mixing of chemicals to isolating the final product

Students working in the STEMLab Ideas Factory at Loughborough University

STEMLab Ideas Factory

The Ideas Factory is the home of our Student Enterprise hub, as well as a space for young people to engage with STEM at our inspirational events for future students.

The STEMLab building in the evening at Loughborough University

Inside STEMLab

Take a look at the full range of facilities on offer in our state-of-the-art STEMLab.

A female student pipetting in the STEMLab bio projects lab while a fellow student works in the background.

Bio Projects Laboratory

A specialist lab ideally suited to experiments which are mainly performed within Bio-Safety cabinets.

Engineering Fabrication Laboratory

Containing a range of modern industry-standard equipment to enable our students to realise their designs or dismantle commercial products.

A student using a microscope in a laboratory.

Characterisation & Microscopy Suite

Using optical microscopes together with x-ray and scanning electron microscopy capability to analyse and characterise materials.

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