The University of Southampton is a large, civic, research-intensive University with a strong international focus and a founding member of the Russell Group, employing 6,000+ staff and educating 25,000+ students annually. A report by Biggar Economics (2018) estimated that the University generates a Gross Value-Added contribution to the UK of £2.5bn/year and supports 33,000 jobs. Located in one of the world’s most important port cities, we are the second largest employer in the area and contribute strongly to the region’s economy and social fabric. The University provides research expertise for local businesses, widens access to higher education, and is an important arts centre. Further to this we are proud to be a partner in Southampton’s bid to be City of Culture 2025, and excited by the ambitious programme to transform the profile and prosperity of Southampton and leave a positive legacy for the city .
We create and exchange new knowledge to find answers to the greatest challenges facing humanity. The combined power of our people’s excellence in education, research, and knowledge exchange and enterprise will achieve the remarkable. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and the impact we make on a local to global scale. We are renowned for our research and enterprise and have a vibrant innovation ecosystem fostering and developing entrepreneurial ambitions in our staff and students. With our own on-campus start-up accelerator – Future Worlds, through to the University of Southampton Science Park – an innovation hub for businesses at all stages of development. The University is highly recognised for its IP and commercialisation, research partnerships, and working with businesses; and is a founding member of the unique SETsquared enterprise partnership, the university business incubator ranked number one in the world by UBI Global, through which we support innovative and ambitious businesses from idea through to investment and scale-up.
Interested in collaborating with our staff or students, accessing our cutting-edge facilities or world leading research? Find out how we can help you accelerate your innovation through collaboration in our Collaborate With Us brochure or contact the Industry Relationships team: business@soton.ac.uk