"The core modules combine to give students a sound understanding of different aspects that need to be taking into consideration when aiming to solve humanitarian challenges facing today's society" Dr Volkan Degirmenci - Programmes Director

See an example of how putting this into practice can produce a solution such as Aldelano Solar Cold Chain Solutions are designed to help those facing natural or humanitarian disasters.

Course Comparison

Which pathway will you take to play a pivotal role in the solution of global humanitarian challenges?

Need help choosing, compare all three pathways to find the route that suits you best. Select here to view our Course Comparison.

To find out more email Hum.eng@warwick.ac.uk.

It was announced earlier this week that the 45 strong fleet of public transport buses in California, operated by WestCAT is to begin running entirely on a ‘low-carbon biofuel’ made from waste and residues.

Where will the MSc in Humanitarian Engineering take you?

This article outlines a project aimed at “addressing the challenge of providing clean water, sanitation and flood protection for impoverished urban communities”. It was published by Monash University, with which Warwick has a strategic alliance, in its Lens magazine.

Let us know what you think: hum.eng@warwick.ac.uk.

Dr Georgia Kremmyda not only teaches two of the modules but is also the Programme Director and the driving force behind the development of the programme. Find out why Georgia developed the programmes.

Happy New Year from everyone in the Humanitarian Engineering Team.

This is the year we will welcome our first cohort of students. Considering something new for 2018 – why not apply to join us to deepen your knowledge and make a big difference where it is needed most. To find out more email Hum.eng@warwick.ac.uk.

The recent BBC podcast and film give examples of how the teaching behind João’s module Disasters, Resilience and Urban Data is put into practice by The Missing Maps project and Open Street Map.

When a hurricane devastates, water is always scarce but it can also save lives. The Water and Environmental Management module explore this little molecule that has shaped our history. How will you use it to shape the future?

Applications now open - Apply online via our Postgraduate Application form