Working in partnership
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Our research facilities are available for external organisations to access
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Our partnership aims to secure the UK as a world leader in weather forecasting and climate prediction
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Nexus seamlessly connects business to the University’s world-class research, talent and facilities
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We are a major international powerhouse for environmental research that has wide-ranging and positive impacts on the world that we live in. Our research is carried out within five institutes which represent our core research areas, but much of our work is cross-cutting, tackling complex global challenges.
We have strong collaborative links with industry, and work with organisations of all sizes, around the world. Our research is underpinned by extensive industrial collaborations and excellent facilities.
Research collaboration
We have an expert team which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations. From small and medium-sized enterprises to multi-nationals, alongside not-for-profits and the public sector - we work with organisations of all sizes across a wide range of industries to come up with solutions to your needs.
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We are committed to sharing our facilities and associated expertise with external academic and industrial collaborators. We have a team of dedicated professionals who provide a high quality, friendly and comprehensive service.
Cohen Geochemistry Laboratory
This integrated laboratory suite has been designed and built for geochemical research in all areas of environmental geosciences.
More on Cohen Geochemistry LaboratorySorby Environmental Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
Our facilities enable a wide interdisciplinary community to experiment upon a range of simulated natural processes.
More on Sorby Environmental Fluid Dynamics LaboratoryWolfson Multiphase Flow Laboratory
Cutting edge facilities for investigating the multi-phase flow properties of fault rocks for predicting the flow of petroleum in the subsurface.
More on Wolfson Multiphase Flow LaboratoryX-ray Diffraction and X-ray Fluoresence
Our XRD and XRF facilities include a preparation laboratory and an instrument laboratory. Analysis is available on a Bruker D8 XRD, a Philips XRD and a portable XRF.
More on X-ray Diffraction and X-ray FluoresenceRecruit our students
We provide businesses with access to our talented students through a free end-to-end, managed recruitment service. We offer a broad range of services including: 12-month placements, summer internships and on-campus activities such as career fairs, CV drop-ins and guest technical lectures.