Who we work with
Here at the School of Science and Technology we are proud of our strong links with industry. We strive to provide commercially relevant research and education directly related to the needs of industry and society.
We work in partnership with many organisations from multinational companies to local businesses. Find out more about the opportunities for your business work with us.
Here are just a few of the companies the School has worked with recently.
Placements
Many companies offer paid work experience to both our undergraduate and postgraduate computing, science and mathematics students. These include:
Contact the placements team for more information on the scheme.
Consultancy and services
We offer businesses consultancy and access to our specialist facilities and equipment for testing purposes. We have recently worked with organisations including:
Research
We undertake industry research on both a contract and collaborative basis with a wide range of businesses, funding bodies, government agencies, charities and higher education institutions. Recent research has included work with:
Last year the School received over £23 million for research from a wide range of funding bodies including:
- Anthony Nolan Trust
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- East Midlands Development Agency
- John and Lucile van Geest Foundation
- Wellcome Trust
Training and professional development
We offer a range of courses designed for the continuing professional development needs of businesses and their staff. We have also tailored a number of courses to the specific requirements of employers and deliver these in conjunction with:
Our courses have received accreditations from a number of professional bodies.

