This is the place to build innovative partnerships
We are recognised as one of the country’s leading universities for working collaboratively with industry and the public sector. Our partnerships with business and communities deepen the impact of our innovations, helping secure sustainable, skilled economies and improving lives and wellbeing.
A global university
Research is central to our vision to be a university without borders. We empower our people in the UK, China, and Malaysia to collaborate, build international partnerships and thrive in an interconnected world.
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This is the place to collaborate, innovate and grow your business
We unlock the potential of thousands of firms every year, from large organisations to SMEs, by sharing expertise and knowledge. We offer access to state-of-the art facilities and innovative solutions to grow your business.
Working with business
Together we're shaping the future
Discover how our partnerships have a global impact and support sustainable development.
Europe’s leading university for aerospace innovation
With industry partners including Airbus, Siemens and Rolls-Royce, our ambition is to make the East Midlands a global hub for low-carbon aerospace innovation.
Clean, sustainable and safe aircraft
Driving Indonesia's electric revolution
The university is helping drive Indonesia's transition to electric vehicles, which will have huge social, environmental, and economic impact on the ASEAN powerhouse.
Delivering green transport
Chile’s mining industry: towards net zero
Our expertise is helping to make Chile’s mining industry more sustainable and will serve as model for mining operations around the world seeking to decarbonise.
Sustainable mining
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Sharing knowledge
From business partnerships and working with communities, to shaping UK and international policy, discover how our networks make a difference.
The power of knowledge exchange
Groups, centres and institutes
Discover the breadth and depth of expertise at one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities.
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