Discover how you can collaborate with our world-leading experts on research-driven solutions for your organisation.
What is knowledge exchange?
Knowledge exchange brings together your goals and our academic expertise to share ideas, evidence, research and skills.
By collaborating on a project, we can help you identify, plan and deliver practical, research-driven solutions that create meaningful impact.
Services we offer
Our knowledge exchange services are designed to help you gain valuable insights and achieve measurable outcomes.
Collaboration can be tailored to your needs and includes end-to-end support from an expert in your industry.
If you’re a private, public or third-sector organisation, you can commission targeted research from us to gain new knowledge relevant to your sector.
These insights can help you identify solutions to problems, create new products or improve existing ones.
You can work with us on a joint research project that combines your skills and knowledge with our expertise to solve a challenge.
A key benefit of this service is that we can help you identify government or EU funding you may be able to access to cover some of the project costs.
You can work with us on a strategic project through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) – a well-established scheme from Innovate UK.
A KTP is designed to boost your competitiveness, productivity and profitability by applying our specialist expertise directly to your challenges.
Each partnership includes:
- a qualified graduate working with your organisation to deliver the project
- an academic expert providing specialist knowledge and strategic guidance
- part-funding from Innovate UK
We have a strong track record of successful KTPs and can guide you through every stage.
You can draw on our existing knowledge to solve problems or unlock opportunities without the need for new research.
This could involve:
- delivering a focused project with clear outcomes
- designing, testing or evaluating your products, systems or services
- developing technology, processes or methodologies
- providing tailored advice based on knowledge developed at the University
- delivering specialist training
- resolving technical issues
Client feedback
Working with the University has been transformative. Their academic leadership and expertise have guided our product development and improved the way we diagnose and treat illness in people living with obesity.
Dr Rajarshi Banerjee, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Perspectum Ltd
Our research facilities
We offer specialist, state-of-the-art facilities that can support innovation and help bring your projects to life – some of which may be available for hire.
Our Centre for Nutraceuticals is a leading global initiative focused on the food and supplement sector. Its mission is to connect industry, education and governments to deliver research-driven solutions and knowledge.
The centre can help you deliver impactful projects informed by expertise across preventive healthcare, nutrition, public health, nanotechnology and data analytics.
It brings together more than 25 researchers and a dedicated suite of laboratories equipped for everything from basic science to clinical and performance assessments.
Learn more on the Centre for Nutraceuticals page.
Our Fabrication Lab is an innovative hub that helps students, academics and the wider community make the most of technology.
It brings together purpose-built labs, studios and project spaces to spark creative ideas and drive innovation – and can support you in tackling challenges or creating new value through technology.
A new Immersive Experience Lab will launch soon, developing new forms of immersive experiences with a 30-metre LED screen and advanced technology that creates realistic digital environments.
Learn more on the Fabrication Lab website.
Our Research Centre for Optimal Health pioneers advances in understanding lifestyle-induced accelerated ageing, developing practical solutions to help people achieve optimal health throughout adult life.
Its team of researchers can work with you to turn scientific discovery into real-world benefits – from improving health outcomes to shaping the future of personalised care.
Learn more on the Research Centre for Optimal Health page.
Our Westminster Menswear Archive is the UK’s national menswear collection and a recognised centre for research and innovation in fashion design and the creative industries.
The archive holds over 3,000 garments and can provide you with direct access to pieces by Alexander McQueen, Burberry, C.P. Company and Stone Island, supporting collaborative research, prototyping and knowledge exchange.
Learn more on the Westminster Menswear Archive website.
How to collaborate with us
If you’re interested in working with our research expertise, get in touch by completing our online form.
We’ll then arrange a meeting with you to explore your goals and discuss which of our services can best support your needs.
Contact us
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