Ways to work with us
The University of Glasgow has a strong track record in its dealings with industry, and we are actively seeking commercial exchanges with businesses and other organisations.
The University interacts with industry and commerce in a variety of ways, each of which can be tailored to the needs of an individual project or organisation. The majority of projects fall into one of the following categories:
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
An overview of our key statistics relating to our commercial activities can be found here.
Collaborative research
The University of Glasgow has a strong track record of collaborating with industry and other research institutions.
By collaborating with us your company can benefit from our extensive and ongoing input to the research process at all stages, and the University's world-class research expertise and facilities. The engagement can range from short consultancy to long-term collaborative projects and our aim is to tailor projects specifically to meet the needs of our partners and customers.
If you are interested in collaborating with us you can use our Research Map to find more information on current research projects or search through our list of new technologies for specific commercial projects.
Alternatively you can contact Louise O'Neill on 0141 330 2730 or email l.o'neill@enterprise.gla.ac.uk.
Contract research
We have the experience, facilities and expertise to carry out a wide range of research projects. We will ensure that projects are well managed and deliver results on time and on budget.
We are experienced in tailoring our service to meet the specific needs of individual organisations. Our wide range of experience includes working with international blue chip companies from many disciplines including aerospace, IT, engineering, environmental, and medical, as well as 17 of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical companies.
The University of Glasgow's expertise covers a wide range of disciplines allowing us to offer you unique, inter-disciplinary solutions to satisfy your research requirements.
If you would like to discuss a proposal for contract research please contact Louise O'Neill on 0141 330 2730 or email l.o'neill@enterprise.gla.ac.uk.
Consultancy
As one of the UK's leading research universities, the University of Glasgow has an outstanding record of achievement in a wide range of subject areas. Our research experts can be relied upon to provide substantive opinion and consultancy.
Whatever your area of interest we will endeavour to match your needs to our in-house expertise and resources.
If you are interested in working with the University on a consultancy basis you can use our Research Map to find academics working in areas which are of interest to you.
The Faculty of Education recently launched an International Educational Consultancy service. More information can be found on their website.
If you would like to discuss a proposal for a consultancy contact Louise O'Neill on 0141 330 2730 or email l.o'neill@enterprise.gla.ac.uk.
CASE studentships
CASE Studentships (Co-operative Awards in Science and Engineering) can provide an economic way to solve a company's research, design, or manufacturing problems. The scheme allows industry to forge closer links with universities and to draw upon their expertise and facilities. CASE support research students working on projects which are jointly devised and supervised by academic departments and co-operating bodies; these projects are of between one and three years in duration.
For further information please contact Paul Ellis on +44(0) 141 330 3875 or email p.ellis@enterprise.gla.ac.uk
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
KTPs enable businesses to work together with the University on a specific project, bringing knowledge and expertise into your organisation to help solve important technical or business problems. The University employs a KTP Associate, who is a recently qualified graduate or technician, to work within your business to manage the project, apply their own knowledge, and ensure that University expertise is available to your business.
Read our KTP Partner Profile to find out more about how we work with the West of Scotland KTP Centre.
For more information about KTPs visit the KTP website.
To discuss a potential KTP project with the University of Glasgow, please contact Marion Anderson on +44 (0) 141 330 8671 or email m.anderson@enterprise.gla.ac.uk.
Student placements
Student placements can be organised through our Club 21 Business Partnership Programme or through our Aiming University Learning @ Work project. Both of these initiatives are based within our Careers Service.
Club 21
By joining Club 21 our unique Business Partnership Programme you will gain access to a business development network and students available for work placements. Based within our Careers Service, Club 21 is unique to the University of Glasgow and offers long-term benefits to employers and students.
More information can be found on the Club 21 website or you can contact Sheena McBeth.
Aiming University Learning @ Work
This exciting project aims to create a strategic shift within higher education institutions, through work related learning to enhance long term student employability.
The AUL@W Project will explore and develop new models for embedding work related learning within the curriculum for non-vocational subjects. It is a three year project funded by a £1.2m grant from the Scottish Funding Council. The project partners are the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University and University of St Andrews, with active support from a diverse range of employers.
Project work is being undertaken in six different non-vocational subjects – Biosciences, Business & Management, History and Mathematics at the University of Glasgow; Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University; and Physics & Astronomy at the University of St Andrews.
More information about the project can be found on the project website.
