Dyson Institute of Technology

Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology is a private institution of tertiary education in England, founded by James Dyson.[1] For the first class (starting in 2017), the only course available was for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering.[2] It is based at the Dyson technology campus in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.[3] James Dyson had previously been outspoken about a skill shortage in engineering in the UK.[4]

The Dyson Institute offered only a single degree (B.Eng.) to the first cohort, starting in September 2017. Degrees are awarded in partnership with University of Warwick,[5][6] and lectures are given by professors from Warwick as well as Dyson engineers.[5][6][7] Students work in a position in the Dyson company for four days a week, receive a salary, and have their tuition fees paid for.[4][5]

In September 2018, the institute's second year, its intake was 43 students.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Association, Press (2016-11-04). "James Dyson launches new university to bridge engineering skills gap". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  2. ↑ "Dyson Institute of Technology". Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  3. ↑ "Dyson to open UK-based Institute of Technology". The Engineer. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  4. 1 2 "New engineering degree developed between WMG and Dyson". Shaping the future. 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  5. 1 2 3 "James Dyson opening own university to bridge UK engineering skills gap". Dezeen. 2016-11-10. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  6. 1 2 "Dyson to open UK-based Institute of Technology". The Engineer. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  7. ↑ "Dyson Institute". www.dysoninstitute.com. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  8. ↑ Turnbull, Stacey (13 September 2018). "Dyson Institute welcomes its second cohort of engineering students". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. Retrieved 13 September 2018.

Coordinates: 51°35′43″N 2°06′20″W / 51.5952°N 2.1055°W / 51.5952; -2.1055

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