University of Gloucestershire

Business & Community

The University plays a key role in the local and regional economy with a range of services to businesses, employers and other organisations.  We are developing many new ways of making the knowledge and skills within the University available including research, consultancy,  knowledge exchange, short courses, conference services and business networking events.  We aim to be accessible, cost-effective and responsive to your needs. Our excellent links with businesses and employers also help us to provide an unrivalled experience for our students.

The Directory of Expertise is an online reference guide on the many different areas of specialiation at the university. Designed for business, organisations and the media who require an expert opinion. It can connect you to the talents and expertise of hundreds of academic staff who can provide indispensible resource when specialist knowledge is required.

Whatever your requirements as an organisation, the Centre for Enterprise and Innovation is your gateway to the University.

Contact Events & Conference Facilities to find out more about the University's facilities for hire on four campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

The Countryside and Community Research Institute consists of a team of recognised rural experts, undertaking work funded through research grants and other research contracts, and working with industry to encourage knowledge transfer.

Businesses can sign up to a new subsidised programme of environmental business support through the University.  The support programme runs throughout 2007, and helps businesses tackle areas including waste, energy, pollution, environmental legislation, recycling, transport, ISO14001 and many other areas.  For more information, contact Alex Steele at asteele@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714563.