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Partnerships

Partnering with the University of Sheffield can have a transformative impact on your organisation, regardless of size or sector. Whether you're a global giant or a local nonprofit, we can collaborate to achieve remarkable results.

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Collaborate with us

Harness our exceptional talent pool of students, cutting-edge training programmes and state-of-the-art research facilities.
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Partnerships in practice

Through strategic partnerships, we can collaborate on research, share best practices, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
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We actively grow partnerships, which can develop from a single meeting and small project to multiple collaborations and long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Powerful partnerships, real results

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence

Global media company Zoo Digtial works at the forefront of technology for dubbing speech in films but needed a helping hand from us.
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The Science Behind Unilever: Expert R&D

Building on a two-decade sustainability focus, Unilever partnered with the university's Faculty of Science to advance sustainable product reformulations.
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Evaluations and excavations

University analysis of animal bones aided PCAS Archaeology in meeting regulatory requirements for mineral development.

The strength of our collaborative work

The importance of partnerships

We have a long history of successful partnerships, ranging from consulting projects and knowledge transfer partnerships to major international collaborations.

Celebrating impact - the Bhattacharyya Award

The University of Sheffield AMRC and Boeing won the 2024 Bhattacharyya Award – a government-backed prize celebrating the UK’s most impactful academia-industry collaborations.

Why choose us as your partner?

Adam Cartwright, Head of Internet of Things Applications at Siemens, shares his insights on the unique value of our partnership.

News

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Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

The University's second annual Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards honoured colleagues for their exceptional achievements and the far-reaching impact of their collaborations with partners at local, national and international levels.
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Data to make South Yorkshire an even better place

University of Sheffield data scientist Dan Olner is part of the pioneering team working with Y-PERN (The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network), the new partnership linking the worlds of academia and local government.
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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Rolls-Royce SMR will build Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants

The University of Sheffield AMRC has welcomed news that Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to partner with Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop small modular reactors for the UK.

Contact us

We're here to answer any queries you have and point you in the right direction directly to the team who can help you. Email collaborate@sheffield.ac.uk

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