Working together

We help organisations from the public, private and third sectors to access the world-leading, in-depth knowledge and highly specialist skills, tools and facilities of the University of Bristol - and to implement the very latest discoveries, innovations and technologies.

Re-shape your organisation's future

We deliver the very best outcomes for business, for customers, for communities and for the world. We can help you to:

  • Tackle your organisation’s challenges, innovate and ensure you are ready for the future.
  • Reduce your expenditure, enhance your differentiation and grow your competitive advantage.
  • Develop skills and expertise for rapidly changing sectors and environments.
  • Take on local and global challenges for environmental and social benefit.

Tailored to you

From short-term projects to long-term R&D partnerships and from large multi-national corporations to local start-ups, every one of our collaborations is different - flexing to suit your needs and the pace at which you are ready to work.

From initial scoping to final outcomes, we'll work alongside you to understand your unique objectives, demands, challenges and aspirations - and spark creative and innovative collaborations by connecting you with subject-matter experts and insight from all three faculties of the University of Bristol. 

The academic analysis we can offer is rigorous, independent and open to scrutiny, providing credible evidence that your organisation can rely on. 

Support we can offer

  • Collaborative or commissioned research projects (co-funded by the University, your organisation and/or funding bodies).
  • Leading or joining a research consortium (groups of organisations working together on initiatives part funded by UK or international public funders or charitable trusts).
  • Secondment or consultancy of University of Bristol research experts on specific areas of focus for your organisation.
  • Connecting you with our students and graduates.
  • Identifying University experts who might speak at an event, enhance your funding bid or offer specialist knowledge on a particular topic.
  • Licensing of technologies in the areas of biotechnology, science and engineering and software.
  • Working with you to influence local and national policy.

 

Case studies

Case studies

Collaboration to develop network technology

BT is working with the University of Bristol to develop cutting-edge research around new network technology and put this into operation in the network.

Combined expertise informs policy improvements

NHS organisations in Bristol and the South West collaborate through a nationally-recognised Academic Health Science Centre partnership with University of Bristol.

A partnership to reduce carbon from air travel

Rolls-Royce and the University of Bristol work in partnership to deliver the next generation of low-carbon transport. 

Pharma partnership for global health

GSK and the University of Bristol have a long standing partnership advancing sustainable health outcomes.

Partnership to solve environmental challenges

The Met Office draws on expertise from eight universities across the UK to tackle the impact of global weather events and climate change.