Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is a UK wide programme which enables companies to access knowledge, skills and technology from UK Universities.
Collaborate with us
Work with the University to make an impact in academia, business and society.
Research partnerships
Work with us to develop relationships with innovative researchers, helping your organisation address its challenges, make an impact and achieve competitive advantage.
Find a researcher
Search our portal to find a researcher and explore our expertise and world-leading research at Bath, from funding to published journal articles.
Doctoral Training Partnerships and Centres for Doctoral Training
Our doctoral training centres and research partnerships offer opportunities for students to collaborate with industry, universities and other organisations.
Research centres, institutes and groups
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Enterprise and innovation
Exchanging ideas and knowledge to bridge the gap between complex academic research, commercial application and business creation.
SETsquared Bath Innovation Centre
Offering work space, business acceleration, enterprise activities, and network access for high-growth companies and the entrepreneurs that create them.
Technologies available for licensing
Our Intellectual Property, including new technologies and innovation, is available for commercialising to take to the marketplace and wider society.
Consultancy Services
The University of Bath has an extensive talent pool of expert researchers and scientists who can provide consultancy work to your organisation.
Attracting and developing talented people
Upskill your workforce through our various programmes, including Executive Education, Continuing Professional Development, Degree Apprenticeships, placements, internships, and graduate recruitment.
Employer training and Continuous Professional Development
Develop your workforce with our Executive Education and Degree Apprenticeship opportunities.
Student engagement, employability and recruitment
Discover how engaging with our students through placements, projects, societies and employment can help attract and retain the talent your organisation needs.
Degree apprenticeships at Bath
Designed to help businesses boost workforce skills by giving employees access to high quality e-learning services.
Facililites
Use our facilities for conference and events, research for testing and analysis, and meeting spaces.
Conferences & Events
From exhibitions and dinners, to celebrations and conferences, the University of Bath is a great place to hold any event.
Engine Shed Members' Lounge
University of Bath staff, SETsquared Bath companies, and visitors can use the Engine Shed Members' Lounge, free of charge for meetings.
Research facilities available for academic use, industry and businesses
Research facilities are available for testing and analysing research, with expert support from university staff.
News
Our latest collaborative news.
Bath leads new research centre to increase uptake in digital manufacturing
The University of Bath will lead a new People-Led Digitalisation Research Centre to support UK manufacturing companies with the uptake of digital technology.
University spin-out Iksuda Therapeutics raises $47 million in latest funding round
Iksuda Therapeutics raises $47 million in latest funding round to support the development of a new generation of therapeutics for the treatment of cancer.
Handheld ‘lab on chip’ Covid test that gives results in 10 minutes in development at Bath
New smartphone-sized test device uses innovative ‘lab on chip’ technology for rapid, accurate results
Major new programme launched to support sustainable tech businesses in the West of England
The West of England Sustainable Technologies Scale-up Programme is aimed at SMEs exploring how innovation to become more sustainable can benefit their business.
Meringue-like material could make aircraft as quiet as a hairdryer
Extremely low-density graphene-based aerogel ‘meringue’ can improve passenger comfort and reduce noise up to 80%
IAAPS to collaborate with AVL on engine systems research to steer low-carbon path for car industry
Bath’s pioneering Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) signs Research Collaboration Agreement with powertrain testing leader
Case studies
The impact of our collaborative projects and research.
Visualising the last mile of electricity networks
Our methodologies can predict energy usage profiles and peak demand by monitoring only ~ 0.01% of the substations in an electricity distribution network.
Engineering & Design REF 2021 impact case studies
From aircraft wings to concrete bridges, our research is having global impact. Read the stories behind our Research Excellence Framework submission.
MyWorld set to make South West a digital media leader on global stage
CAMERA and CREATE lab will be part of a major £46 million regional project on digital media technologies
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences REF 2021 impact case studies
Our research has changed lives and informed policy and practice. Read the stories related to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Improving healthcare in the South West
Professor Christos Vasilakis is using operational research to help hospitals manage their capacity, improve patient care and coordinate their Covid-19 response.
Bath scientists make seismic prospection safer for marine animals
Dr Philippe Blondel talks about partnering with Seiche to monitor seismic prospection, and using acoustic tomography to help protect marine life.
Corporate Engagement
The Corporate Engagement Team (CET) provide advice, guidance and support to organisations seeking to build a relationship with the University.
We are responsible for designing and delivering corporate partnerships which reflect different aspects of the University’s teaching and research excellence. These address industry needs in alignment with the University’s strategic goals and aim to build long term, mutually beneficial relationships.