Recognised as one of the most entrepreneurial, business-facing universities in the region, we have supported businesses with consultancy, skills development and research worth £25.6 million in the last few years.
We provide specialist knowledge and technical skill from our staff of internationally recognised creative professionals. By working with us, you could access state-of-the-art facilities, which include the latest technologies in creative industries experimentation and production.
Our specialisms include:
With a long-standing track record of working with a number of small to medium companies and social enterprises, we have also worked with large nationals.
Notable names include: Wedgwood, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Watsons Glass, Brintons Carpets, Scheaffer Pens, Next, KuhnRikon, who have all engaged with both our staff and students in recent years.
Read about the opportunities available to work with us.
In 2008 the School of Art & Design opened the Creative Employability Studio which works to develop relationships with industry to support the acquisition of employment-related experiences for our students.
If you are a creative company, a company who employs creative people or a company which needs some creativity then we are keen to hear from you.
Industry is never far from our students and we are keen for you to be involved in shaping our graduates - your future employees.
Read more about the Creative Employability Studio.
