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Contract research and consultancy
The Contract Research and Consultancy team supports our academic community in executing contract research and consultancy activities.
Collaborating with staff across diverse disciplines, the team assists in the development of proposals, client negotiations, project setup and internal approval processes, and provides guidance on legal matters related to both national and international projects.
The Social Research Unit (SRU) is an applied research entity that provides specialised evaluation and research services at both regional and national levels, focusing on projects that assess or measure social value and impact.
The SRU serves as a vital resource for civic, social, and academic research and collaborates with public, private and third sector organisations, providing bespoke services to meet clients' needs.
Contract and commercial fields
Research and consultancy informed by our expertise in marine, engineering and sustainability and tailored to your organisation.
Coastal Marine Applied Research
Supporting the appropriate management of coastal, marine and estuarine resources and activities, focusing on coastal processes and marine physics.
International Marine Litter Research Unit
Working with businesses, funding agencies and policy-makers to inform textile and packaging solutions to reduce the impact of plastic waste.
DesignFlow
Analysis and design consultancy for a wide range of industries with a focus on delivering practical solutions to real engineering problems.
Catchment and River Applied Research
Working closely with catchment stakeholders to provide tailored, high quality research outputs enabling targeted management of environmental problems in river systems.