Ways to work with us

As a business there are a number of ways in which you can work with, or connect to, the University.

The Research & Business Development Managers can provide advice, contacts and support to forge new relationships, develop projects and access leading edge research capabilities.

More information about Easy Access IP

Easy Access IP

Our portfolios of Easy Access IP aim to increase the engagement between universities and industry, and accelerate the transfer of university knowledge and expertise into the hands of the best commercial partner who can develop it to benefit the economy and society.

Vouchers

A range of different schemes exist which can provide funding to enable you to work with the University. These aim to remove barriers to innovation.

First Step Awards/SFC Innovation Vouchers/TSB Innovation vouchers focus on helping to create long-term collaborations between industry and the University, especially new partnerships.

Collaborative research

We have 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.

Jointly we can seek external research funding from organisations such as; Technology Strategy Board, European Commission, Ministry of Defence and Research Councils.

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.

Our expertise covers a wide range of disciplines allowing us to offer you unique, inter-disciplinary solutions to satisfy your research requirements.

Consultancy

As one of the UK's leading research universities, we have 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.

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.

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. A KTP Associate - a recently qualified graduate or technician - will to work within your business to manage the project, apply their own knowledge, and ensure that University expertise is available to your company. For more information about KTPs visit http://www.ktponline.org.uk/

Student placements

Student placements can be organised through our Club 21 Business Partnership Programme. By joining Club 21, our unique Business Partnership Programme you will gain access to a business development network and students available for work placements.