Links with business and industry
Kingston University has well-developed links with business. Businesses and organisations benefit from our knowledge, resources and expertise by collaborating with us in many ways:
- Collaborative research and consultancy projects – access academic expertise and research through contract research, consultancy services and other partnerships
- Student placements, internships and consultancy projects – tap into the creativity and talent of our students, whilst helping enhance their employability skills
- Graduate recruitment – hire a graduate with skills based on the very latest academic research and training
- Facilities and venue hire – make use of our cutting-edge laboratories, workshops, studios and classroom facilities
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – enter into a part-funded three-way partnership between a business, University and a recently qualified graduate to solve strategic business challenges
- Degree Apprenticeships – attract, train and retain high-calibre employees
- Bespoke training and development programmes – designed to boost specific skills and reflecting the very latest marketplace and economic requirements
Find out more about how Kingston University works with and helps businesses and organisations by downloading our digital brochure using the link below.
Our faculties and courses are closely connected with industry.
Industry partners help shape our academic offering and many of our academic staff are experienced practitioners in their field, ensuring our courses reflect the latest developments in the workplace.
Our courses are recognised and accredited by leading professional industry bodies including the Institute of Biomedical Science, Chartered Institute of IT, the Landscape Institute, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Association of MBAs and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Many of our academics and students are undertaking world-leading research, resulting in benefits and impact for society and business and industry.
We have a strong track record in supporting business start-ups. Kingston University is consistently rated one of the most successful UK higher education institution for graduate start-up companies (HESA).
We also support small and medium-sized enterprises in many ways, including developing collaborative networks and helping them access funding opportunities.
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