Defence and Security. At a Glance

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1 Defence and Security At a Glance

2 Welcome to Cranfield University One of the world s largest providers of postgraduate education in defence and security technology and management, working on classified projects for government and industry. We provide: Transformational research A trusted and influential partner to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for over 30 years. Premier learning Impact and influence

3 Premier learning for professionals UK No.1 Flagship MBA Aerospace, Engineering and Technology postgraduates We offer the only specialist MBA in Defence in Europe Our learners: Over half our defence and security learners are serving military officers and civil servants with global operational experience part-time (88%) UK (91%) EU (2%) Cranfield: is one of the world s largest providers of postgraduate defence education, is educating overseas governments in complex security environments, offers the Cyber Defence and Information Assurance MSc programme which has GCHQ accreditation. full-time (12%) Our learners enhance their careers through a distinctive educational environment drawn from the military, government and industry. Our Alumni: A professional network of 60k+ overseas (7%) Cranfield has served me so well in my subsequent employment as a Military Assistant to the President of Ghana and as a Brigade Commander in MONUSCO. Major General Obed Akwa, Commandant of Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, MSc 2003 The professional credibility gained from my Cranfield MSc enabled me to achieve and surpass my professional aspirations including securing CEng and Fellowship of the RAeS. I feel empowered to set ever higher goals going forward. I am extremely proud to be a Cranfield Alumna. Minna MacKenzie, Deputy Chief Air Engineer, QinetiQ, MSc 2009

4 Transformational research meeting the needs of business, government and wider society UK top 4 81% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent Our annual series of symposia are setting the defence and security agenda: 26 2, For commercial research, consultancy and professional development - alongside universities of Oxford, Imperial and Cambridge. events attended by delegates representing government agencies, companies and academic institutions. Unique facilities include: Secure site Operating on a secure site, with 80% of our staff security cleared to carry out classified work for government and industry. Cranfield Ordnance Test and Evaluation Centre (COTEC) Industrial-scale weapons testing and evaluation facility, testing materials and weapons for government agencies and industrial defence suppliers and manufacturers. National Centre of Excellence for Explosives Chemistry Used to develop explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics with improved safety and environmental performance. Military Off-Road Vehicle Testing and Development Centre Leading test and development facility for off-road engineering and dynamics, working in partnership with the MOD and vehicle manufacturers to maximise the performance and reliability of military vehicles. Digital Forensics Unit A centre of excellence for science research, with exceptional facilities in ballistics, explosives, archaeology, materials science and forensic computing. Aerodynamic modelling saves development costs of Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Cranfield s research into the aerodynamics of vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) aircraft reduced development time and improved the safety of the F-35B JSF. This led to significant cost savings for Lockheed Martin. This work provided solutions to aerodynamic complexities which had a major impact on the development of the F-35B JSF. Peter Curtis, Chief Technical Officer, Aircraft Research Association Improved alternative to nuclear testing Our advanced computer modelling and simulation methods have increased assurance in computational testing, and have been adopted by AWE to improve the safety and performance of their nuclear weapons. Cranfield s research has provided new insights that will inform future model development at AWE. Dr Graham Ball, Group Leader, Material Modelling, AWE

5 Impact and influence We work with 1,500+ businesses and governments around the world Strategic relationships: we are the only university to have a strategic relationship with Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), and one of just five universities to have a strategic alliance with the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). Human capabilities for defence: we are a leading contributor to the MOD s multi-million pound Defence Human Capability Science & Technology Centre, led by BAE Systems; supporting the application of human sciences across defence. Urgent operational requirements: working in partnership with the MOD and defence industry we respond to urgent requirements including weapons clearances and counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) technologies to support UK military operations. Security sector reform: our work with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the MOD and the Department for International Development contributes to building state capacity and conflict prevention in countries around the world from Burma to Ethiopia. Enhancing military training: our work on advanced landscape modelling has improved the management of MOD owned land and assets, optimising its use for military training.

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