University of Sunderland

Working with industry

The University offers world class expertise and facilities to meet the needs of businesses and organisations operating in all areas.  We have close working relationships with some of the world's leading blue-chip companies, including IBM, Microsoft, Pfizer, BT and Yahoo. Through a highly responsive partnership approach we have a proven track record of supplying organisations with specialist people, specialist knowledge and specialist facilities to support businesses during all stages of their development.

Consultancy

By consultancy we mean the provision of expert advice to business by university staff for payment. Consultancy is one of the main mechanisms by which a university can apply knowledge for the public good such as building relationships that may develop into other forms of partnership including contract and collaborative research projects.

Student and Graduate Support

The University of Sunderland has a range of placement schemes available for business and community organisations. These provide a method for injecting new talent, ideas and innovation into the business. More information can be found by visiting the Business Gateway website
You can find out more information by reading student Case studies