Applied Research

The Research that we undertake is primarily:

• Applied in nature and based on excellence in discipline-based research, pedagogical research, or knowledge transfer
  including CPD activity.
• Intended to deliver beneficial impact to the economy or society in the short to medium term. In addition, in each of our Schools and Faculties there will be at least one major project focused on a longer term ‘grand challenge’ that society faces today such as low carbon solutions, an ageing population, sustainable environments, human security, or social inequalities.
• Conducted with, or for, an external organisation or a consortium of public or private sector partners.
• Focused on problems which require multidisciplinary perspectives and often a team-based approach.

Our Applied Research encompasses:

• Individual, Group and Institute research programmes.
• National and international funded projects.
• User-led R&D.
• All forms of knowledge exploitation including patents, licensing deals, company spin-outs, joint ventures.
• Consultancies and the provision of authoritative and independent advice.
• Provision of specialist facilities and related services to external organisations.
• Bespoke courses/CPD for individuals and for corporate clients for the purpose of knowledge transfer and advanced skills development.