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Ways to work with SBBS

Whether you are looking to collaborate on research, engage with our students, or access specialist expertise and facilities, SBBS offers a range of opportunities to build meaningful partnerships with industry, healthcare, charities and the public sector.

Research & Innovation

Work with our researchers to translate ideas into real-world impact. Our Business Development team offers dedicated support for all options.

Strategic partnerships – Build long-term collaborations that address shared scientific, technological and societal challenges.
Collaborative and contract research – Partner with our academics to deliver research, solve technical problems or access specialist expertise.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) – Drive innovation by embedding academic expertise within your organisation.
Consultancy – Access expert advice from leading researchers across the biological and behavioural sciences.
Industry-sponsored PhD studentships – Support doctoral research aligned with your organisation's priorities while developing future talent.

Education & Student talent

Connect with our students through authentic learning experiences, recruitment and skills development.

Year in Industry placements – Host undergraduate students for year-long placements and develop future talent. Explore our Year in Industry Programmes.
Employer engagement in the curriculum – Contribute guest lectures, workshops, case studies, live briefs and careers events that enrich student learning.
Industry-sponsored dissertation projects – Collaborate with BSc and MSc students on research projects addressing real-world questions.
Mentoring – Inspire students by sharing your expertise and career journey.

Facilities & Research Centres

Access world-class research facilities and connect with our multidisciplinary research centres.

Research facilities – Explore our specialist laboratories, equipment and technical expertise.
Research Centre affiliation – Build long-term collaborations through affiliation with one of our research centres. Read more about becoming affiliated with a research centre.