UK Centre for Materials Education
Working with you to enhance the student experience
Our Mission

'The UKCME supports high quality student learning in materials science and related disciplines. It promotes, encourages and coordinates the development and adoption of effective practices in learning, teaching and assessment.'

What can we do for you?
What is Materials Science?

In the Spotlight

The National Student Survey and Materials 2010' 2-day Workshop 2011
Teaching Engineering

Teaching Engineering by Peter Goodhew

Materials Literature Review Prize & Masterclass 2012
The Prize aims to encourage definitive, critical reviews of the literature by students as an essential part of study for a higher degree, and make the best of these available to a wider readership.

Starpack awards open for entries
The Student Starpack Awards challenge students to solve problems set by brand-leading FMCG companies, design agencies, and manufacturers, and win recognition of their excellence

Teaching Materials Engineering
Peter Goodhew has updated the 'Guides for Lecturers', and put the information in a book. To download the PDF click the above link.

Database of Resources User Guide

Our Database of Resources contains over 2000 resources in materials science and materials education. These are some of the latest resources added to the database:

More recently added resources...