To anyone considering doing a master’s in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management, I would say that the course is worth doing because the subjects studied are very relevant to challenges faced in engineering today. I look back at modules like Sustainable Development and with virtually all companies making ‘Net Zero’ pledges, there is definitely a part for qualified engineers to play.
Perhaps even more topical currently is the manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines by various different companies; I remember we discussed the challenges of mass production of biological products in the Biological Manufacturing module. Fundamentally it was an all-round good learning experience which will contribute to your continuous personal development going forward.
Throughout my time at Loughborough, the environment and people inspired me because it took me close to the latest research on futuristic subjects. Going into industry has brought me closer to the current baseline of manufacturing. I try to take a step back and apply the innovative university mind-set because perhaps the highest value I can bring with my Loughborough background is to try to bridge the gap between current problems and novel solutions.