Benefits to groups

We collaborate with groups in many different ways, including:

Creating networks and connecting contacts across the globe for growth and expertise

Through our Innovation Centres and Hubs, like the Centre for Global Eco-Innovation and the Health Innovation Campus.

Collaborative research and consultancy

To access expertise and solve specific challenges, for example in cyber security.

Student engagement and talent recruitment

From internships, projects and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships to sector specific events like our Careers for Future Chemists Events with the Oil and Colour Chemists' Association.

• Creating networks and connecting contacts across the globe for growth and expertise through our Innovation Centres and Hubs, like the Centre for Global Eco-Innovation and the Health Innovation Campus.
• Collaborative research and consultancy to access expertise and solve specific challenges, for example in cyber security.
• Student engagement and talent recruitment - from internships, projects and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships to sector specific events like our Careers for Future Chemists Events with the Oil and Colour Chemists' Association.
• Sharing facilities and resources - from hosting and co-hosting events and meetings to access of labs, technical equipment and data. Organising courses and conferences with the NHS and working with world-leading organisations such as Barclays, Plexal, the University of Manchester, GCHQ,and Manchester City Council on The Digital Innovation Security Hub (DiSH).
• Co-developing and partnering on projects - working together for applications for government or international research and development funding, for example leading North West Cyber Security Connect for Commercialisation.
• Co-developing training and education, from guest lectures to customised courses, workshops and specific qualifications. Also training for partners and suppliers like Sustainable Agriculture with Waitrose and Partners and our Executive Education programme.
• Creating bespoke content to share opportunities for your members and contacts, like our bespoke articles on student engagement and sourcing skills for Surface Coatings International.

Other groups

We also work with umbrella and mission groups, external business leadership, civic stakeholders, and a wide variety of other groups, and welcome opportunities for partnerships.