Cranfield University

The spring greenery is looking glorious across campus. A reminder to take a break and look up as the sunshine makes an appearance. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to this April: ✈️ We welcomed students from Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire for a behind-the-scenes tour of our aviation facilities, alongside the London Luton Airport ‘Reach for the Sky’ competition winners, who arrived in style aboard the National Flying Laboratory Centre’s Saab 340B. 🚀 We marked 40 years of space education at Cranfield and took a moment to look back at 1996, when Neil Armstrong visited campus to receive an honorary degree. A pretty special milestone in our history. 🛰️ Our alumni really do go above and beyond! Cranfield alumnus and astronaut, Captain Jack Hathaway, captured this incredible shot of campus from the International Space Station. Photo’s sent from space? #OnlyAtCranfield 👏 Months of hard work and collaboration culminated with our automotive student groups presenting their group design projects to industry. A key milestone in many of our taught courses. 🤩 With Graduation 2026 just around the corner, our annual recognition certificates are landing with some very deserving students. One of them, Cranfield School of Management alumna, Khushbu Tolani, pictured with her parents was recognised as a valued contributor to the Management MSc programme. 🪻The Blast EcoShield, a project led by Cranfield’s Dr Rachael Hazael CEng, will make its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. ✨ We’re proud to be coordinating the multi-year £30 million Aviation Non-CO₂ Research Programme, helping to deepen understanding of aviation’s climate impact beyond carbon emissions. 🙌 A major £20 million initiative is bringing together industry and academia from across the UK, uniting climate scientists, aerospace and aviation experts to tackle some of the sector’s biggest challenges. 🌍 And finally, a win for researchers and policymakers alike, LandIS, the UK’s national soil database is now open access, unlocking detailed insights into land across England and Wales.

Small connections make a big difference 💛 Uni life can be challenging, but even a quick chat with a housemate, getting involved in a society, or catching up with family can give you the boost you need. One of the things students love most about Cranfield is the strong sense of community. Swipe through for some simple ways to connect, get involved, and support your wellbeing during your postgraduate journey. Remember, you’re never alone. Our dedicated and friendly support teams are here to help every step of the way. See the link in our bio to learn more, or drop us a message and we'll signpost you there. #UniMentalHealthDay #MastersStudy

Did you know our campus dates back to the 1930s as an RAF airbase? ✈️ Don’t miss our facility open door tours and campus walks during this month’s welcome events. It’s a great opportunity to explore our campus and discover what happens #OnlyAtCranfield ✨ #HelloCranfield #CranfieldUniversity #CranfieldUni

This is your sign to slow down for a moment 🌿 Whether it’s a walk through campus, catching up with a friend, or finding a quiet spot to reset, even the smallest actions can have a positive impact on your wellbeing 💚 Swipe through to discover some of our favourite places on campus to pause, recharge, and take a breath. 🦔 Woodland trail ✈️ Plane spotting outside the Centre for Design Engineering (C4DE) 🏏 Sports field 🌳 Tiny Forest, opposite Martell House 🌻 CSA garden Where’s your favourite place on campus to unwind? #cranfielduni #mentalhealthawarenessweek

A classroom like no other ✈️ The Saab340B National Flying Laboratory Centre aircraft landing at @cranfieldairport Every year, more than 2,000 aeronautical students from over 20 universities, alongside students on specialist Cranfield courses, get the chance to learn on board our Flying Classroom and Laboratory. With real-time flight data streamed during the flight, students can step into the role of a flight test engineer while they’re still studying 🙌 #postgradstudy #aerospaceengineering #cranfielduni #nflc #saab340b

As this year’s group design project season comes to an end, we asked our automotive students what it was like presenting to industry, and what advice they’d give to future students. Across many of our master’s programmes, group projects place you at the centre of real-world, industry-linked challenges. Working in teams, you’ll tackle complex problems, apply what you’ve learned in lectures, and think like a professional. At the end you’ll present your ideas to a panel of industry experts who put your thinking to the test. #postgradstudy

Welcome to our new series, Degrees of Cranfield! 🤩✨ We’ll be covering all aspects of life at Cranfield, giving you a real insight into what it’s actually like on campus, straight from our students themselves 🤭 First up, episode one: Favourite study spots 📚 What should we ask our students next? 👇

“Cranfield has a tremendous impact. It accelerated my career to the international stage and helped me develop as an expatriate, a technology leader and a researcher.” Since graduating, alumnus, Nimi has held senior technical and leadership roles with some of the world’s biggest energy and tech companies, including Shell, Eni, Schlumberger, Capgemini, and advised multinational clients on digital transformation, offshore development, energy transition and intelligent ecosystems 👏 #CranfieldAlumni

Come on a colour walk around campus with us, today we’re spotting all things blue 💙✈️🩵 The spring sunshine is finally here (for now🤭), it’s the perfect time to get outside between study sessions, reset and boost your mood. You might even notice something you’ve never seen before! How many colours can you find around campus? Share your finds on your stories and tag us, we’d love to reshare 🙌

Students from Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire visited Cranfield this week (22 April) to immerse themselves in all things aviation ✈️ Prize winners of @ldnlutonairport ‘Reach for the Sky’ competition took flight from Luton to Cranfield aboard our National Flying Laboratory Centre, a Saab 340B transformed into a flying classroom, where they experienced aerial manoeuvres and explored real-time flight data. After landing, they joined another 60 students for a tour of our aviation facilities, alongside @theairportguy and got hands-on designing and testing their own wing shapes. A brilliant day all round, with fantastic enthusiasm from the students throughout 👏

“We look down at Earth and see how interconnected it all is, the thinness of the atmosphere, the movement of weather across the globe. No place exists in isolation; that becomes unmistakably clear from the Cupola window.” Cranfield alumnus and NASA astronaut Captain Jack Hathaway reflects on the interconnectedness of our world. From the International Space Station, he highlights the global collaboration required for an eight-month mission and shares a unique perspective on humanity’s shared responsibility for our planet. This Earth Day, we’re reminded that solving the world’s greatest challenges requires that same collective outlook. #EarthDay

Set across a peaceful, green landscape, our campus offers a calm and focused environment for study, whatever the season. Our Open Days are your chance to experience what life at Cranfield is really like. Hear directly from current students, get your questions answered, and explore how our postgraduate programmes can support your career goals. Search Cranfield Open Days to register your place. #OnlyAtCranfield #PostgradStudy #MastersDegree