Knowledge exchange and commercialisation

Research and enterprise-related contracts

Our Contracts team advises on, drafts and negotiates research and enterprise-related agreements between our University and external organisations.

Higher Education Business and Community Interaction (HEBCI) Survey

The Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey is an annual statutory return that all UK higher education institutions submit to HESA.

Academic consultancy with external organisations

Our teams can help negotiate the consultancy fee, make contractual arrangements and ensure that any intellectual property arising from the work is properly protected.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a three-way partnership between a university, a company and a high calibre graduate.

Making a Difference

Training and development opportunities to demystify knowledge exchange and how it can support your research priorities

Protect and exploit your IP

About intellectual property

We're here to help advise on the protection of your intellectual property (IP) in order to derive maximum benefit from it.

Intellectual property protection and exploitation

Some Intellectual Property Rights are automatic, but others require action in order to gain IP protection.