We have developed a range of flagship courses in all of our Academic Schools designed to both appeal to and inspire our student body We strongly believe that research enriches teaching and we are looking for academics who share our passion Brunel has a reputation for a strong commitment to innovation in its support for research and knowledge transfer and this is reflected in our nomination for outstanding research support in the THE Leadership and Management awards 2010 In 2012 we will be opening our latest Gateway Building which will house our Business School and a second major auditorium Now over 40 years old, our mission has always been to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel