Working with the University of York


Research excellence, collaboration and business opportunities

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As a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, the University of York is committed to enhancing our position as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research. 
Research is focused around seven research themes which align with the academic strengths of the University to best meet the grand scientific, social and environmental challenges of our time. Find out more about our research themes here.
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships


A Knowledge Transfer Partnership enables Higher Education Institutions to apply their wealth of knowledge and expertise to important business problems, facilitate collaborations that lead to measurable research impact, and provide an employment opportunity for high-calibre graduates.

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Professional development and training


The CPD Unit provides world-class professional development and training that makes a real impact on you and your organisation. From short courses through to longer-term Leadership & Management Programmes for senior and middle managers, business owners and entrepreneurs. Bespoke programmes can also be designed to meet specific business needs.

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Employing and working with students


The University of York is committed to supporting local employers make effective and valuable connections with our students. The University currently hosts 18,550 students split across our wide breadth of world class academic departments. From Marketing, Mathematics through to Interactive Media, York students provide an abundance of talent, ambition, enthusiasm and skills that can be engaged to support a variety of long and short term business needs.

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