Motorsport and Automotive Performance Engineering News

31 May 2023

What type of engineering is best for you

Although the term ‘engineer’ has only been around for a few hundred years, engineering is an industry that has existed way before our time. It dates back to the construction of the Great Pyramid over 5...

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26 May 2023

What Can You Do with a Motorsport Engineering Degree?

Finding your dream job can be challenging. Most students need help with getting the right career qualifications but if a career in Motorsport is on your horizon, we can help you get into this growing field. The...

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28 January 2023

China vs. America in the Electric Vehicle Market Race!

Founder of Tesla, Elon Musk

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16 December 2022

Electric Car Sales and Their Impact on Air Quality

Did you know that from 2030, every new car sold in the UK will be electric or hybrid? There are over 

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29 November 2022

New Developments in Motorsport Engineering

Who holds the speed record in a Formula 1 car? The Honda RA106 is the fastest, with a top speed of 397.36 km/h. The record was set at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the US while trying to break the 400 km/h mark....

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18 August 2022

Sustainable Vehicle Technology is the Future!

As we all know, electric vehicles are the future, this is why they are so popular!  In just two years’ time, 20% of all new cars sold globally will be electric,

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11 August 2022

How F1 is accelerating the future of automotive performance engineering

Do you aspire to work in F1? Like the idea of engineering the race car of one of your heroes?  Cars are a vital part of all our daily lives, but for some the automotive industry is much more than just going from point A...

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17 July 2022

Best F1 Designers: Top Five in the History of Formula One

The MSc in Motorsport Engineering aims to fill the need for professional engineers in the industry. If you want to work at the forefront of this hyper-p...

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11 May 2022

What can you do with a Motorsport Degree?

When you think about taking a motorsport degree, a career in Formula One is probably at the forefront of your mind. In reality, a motorsport degree can open up a vast array of opportunities. It can give you access to a wide range of moto...

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13 April 2022

F1 Rule Changes For 2022 Explained

As the 2022 season of F1 gets underway you may be wonde...

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02 February 2022

Motorsport Engineering Master’s: How to Build a Supercar of the Future

Are you interested in studying a master’s in motorsport engineering in the UK?[image src="/assets/MAL06002.jpg" id="22449" width="450" height="300" class="right ss-htmleditorfield-file image" alt="NCME"...

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14 December 2021

Engineer a Bright Future in Motorsport

If the thrum of an engine can make you turn your head, then this is the degree for you. For so many of our engineering motorsport students, their desire to work in the motorsports industry has been driven by their love o...

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02 December 2021

Five Different Engineering Career Paths You Can Take

One of the great things about engineering is that are lots of types of engineering sectors you can work in. From curing diseases to building the cities of the future and designing and developing electrical systems to race car...

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20 October 2021

Study Motorsport & Automotive Performance Engineering

Are you looking for a career in the automotive industry?Studying motorsport and automotive performance engineering is the perfect way to enter the dynamic and challenging automotive industry. You’ll learn how ca...

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05 August 2021

Why you should study Motorsport and Automotive Engineering at the University

Deciding which University to attend is a big decision, one that should not be taken lightly, which is why you should try and get to know as much as you can about a course before applying. The University of Bolton has made it easy for you...

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22 March 2021

Female motorsport professionals share their top tips for students

Over one million British women now work across science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) professions - a number which has increased year-on-year over the last decade. While this is a huge improvement, fewer than 13% of engineers ...

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01 March 2021

F1 experts work with students from the National Centre for Motorsport Engineerin...

Students from the National Centre for Motorsport Engineering (NCME) have been working hand-in-hand with Formula One (F1) experts to prepare and race the historic Ensign 180B ground effect car.This is an exciting and innovative cha...

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23 February 2021

What does the Future Hold for Motorsport?

What does the Future Hold for Motorsport?Motorsport has gone through many changes over the past few decades. From new safety rules and regulations to technological advancements and the move to more environmentally...

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08 September 2020

Motorsport Engineering Courses: There's Still Time to Apply

It’s not too late to enrol at the University of Bolton for the course of your dreams. If you want to become a motorsport engineer and work in one of the most exciting industries in the world, we have the courses to help you get there.

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25 August 2020

Get inspired - study BEng Automotive Performance Engineering (Motorsport)

If you love high performance automation and want to plug straight into the heart of global motorsports, the University of Bolton’s degree in motorsport engineering is the perfect opportunity for you. Studying at the UK’s only dedicat...

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01 June 2020

What a career in Motorsport and Automotive Performance Engineering looks like

Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a career to pursue. The next step is to look for ...

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06 June 2019

Lecturer's Perspective: The Silverstone FIA World Rallycross

The Silverstone round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship fell on the bank holiday at the end of May, a group of 6 students from across all stages of the course volunteered for four days work experience, leaving immediately after th...

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06 June 2019

NCME Student Work Experience

2019 has been an interesting year with us giving the opportunity to two University of Bolton’s students currently studying on the NCME Motorsport course. Ciceley is a family close-knit team running two Mercedes A-Class TOCA spec cars i...

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05 June 2019

NCME Student Experience: Industry Visits

Elliot is a final year student who is about to graduate the BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology degree course within the National Centre for Motorsport Engineering at University of Bolton.He has written about the student visits he ha...

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