Research & Knowledge Transfer host a variety of events at our Exeter and Cornwall campuses. These are open to both internal and external guests.Working with business
The Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) is working with businesses in Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and beyond to translate research and expertise into innovative business practices, products and services in order to respond to the challenges of environmental change.
In partnership with the ESI, businesses are able to access new and existing knowledge across our research themes: clean technologies, natural environment and social science and sustainability.
A team including specialist Knowledge Exchange Managers is located on the Cornwall Campus and are proactively managing the interface with academic experts and businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They are building strong partnerships with local, regional and national business support providers, stakeholders and commercial investors.
Our proven methods of working in partnership with businesses include:
- Research and collaboration opportunities,
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships,
- consultancy,
- specialist business mentoring through CoVentures,
- student projects and placements,
- graduate recruitment opportunities,
- business briefings,
- workshops, and
- seminars and network events.
Download the ESI Business Engagement Newsletter
Summer 2011: ESI: Business Engagement Newsletter Issue 1
Autumn/Winter 2011: ESI: Business Engagement Newsletter Issue 2
Find out more
Find out more about how the University of Exeter works in partnership with businesses.
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Explore the ESI's research themes.
Contact us
For general enquiries please email us at esibusinessenquiries@exeter.ac.uk
For specific enquiries please contact one of our team.
"The inter-related challenges of climate change and resource depletion present an imperative to develop a low carbon and resource efficient economy. This in turn presents a fantastic commercial opportunity for established and emerging businesses in Cornwall and the South West.
A world class Environment and Sustainability Institute, working closely with our many outstanding businesses in the sector, has the potential to put Cornwall at the forefront of these developments, creating quality employment and the opportunity to make a difference. As a social and environmental enterprise, Community Energy Plus will do all it can to make the ESI a success."
Ian Smith, Managing Director, Community Energy Plus
