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From supporting start-ups through to helping established businesses grow and innovate, we take our expertise into the real world.

Our partnerships with businesses and other organisations have lots of benefits. It can involve finding cost-effective solutions, developing new products or services, or working on a consultancy basis.

Our friendly Business Engagement team can help you find the right academic to work with today.

Contact us to find an academic to work with
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Access our expertise

Connect with our academics and explore how we can help your business to innovate and grow through joint projects.
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Community engagement

Find out more about how our Connected Communities team strengthens our partnerships with businesses and other organisations.

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Postgraduate research

Find out more about pursuing research with us. We have a range of options for postgraduate students so you can tailor your studies to your interests.
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Opportunities for our academics

Explore our research expertise and support for academics. Find out about staff development, funding opportunities and collaborative work.

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A University of Staffordshire professor is helping to raise awareness of wildlife crime and its often-overlooked consequences

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Professor gives keynote on “critical minerals” at World Climate Summit

Professors from University of Staffordshire have taken to the global stage to champion to low-carbon and renewable energy

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2023 worst year on record for dengue infections and deaths

Researchers are calling for global action to tackle the largest outbreak of dengue virus in history

Contact Research, Innovation and Impact Services

The Research, Innovation and Impact Services team can provide information about all aspects of research at the University.

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Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

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Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

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