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Business Engagement Team

The Business Engagement team helps academics and researchers collaborate with external organisations to apply research to real-world challenges. We foster strategic industry partnerships that drive growth and impact by integrating cutting-edge research. From project scoping and grant applications to talent recruitment and management, we offer end-to-end support.

We focus on project impact to attract attention and match business needs with academic expertise, building strong, collaborative relationships. Our success relies on providing flexible, agile support throughout the entire process.

If you would like to know more about collaborating with industry and applying your research to real-world challenges, get in touch with the Business Engagement Team.

Head of Business Engagement

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