Collaborate with Keele
With world-class research, industry-leading networks, and some of the most employable students in the country, Keele University has the connections to take your business to the next level.
World-class research
Keele University’s research is changing the world for the better – and Innovation Centre 7 provides the perfect opportunity to place your business at the heart of the action.
- 80% of Keele’s research has been classified as world-leading or internationally excellent*, and tenants are encouraged to take advantage of the cutting-edge research that is taking place on their doorstep by working with the University on mutually-beneficial collaborations to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow.
- Discover more about our research
Digital Society Institute
The Digital Society Institute has been established to drive business growth and innovation by helping organisations understand and adopt new digital technologies and advanced data analysis methods such as machine learning, as well as tackling the challenges associated with complexity and pace of change, irresponsible use of AI, issues surrounding ethics and privacy, and digital exclusion.
- Businesses who locate themselves within Innovation Centre 7 will be working alongside the Digital Society Institute’s community of academics, researchers and students, sharing the expertise that will give local organisations a vital competitive advantage.
- Find out more about the Institute
Industry-leading connectivity
Through the Keele Gateway, one of the UK’s leading local growth initiatives, the University has delivered over 2,000 support interactions with businesses from across the region since 2016, including hundreds of bespoke project collaborations to advance organisations’ use of digital technologies.
- Thanks to Keele’s impressive industry networks, the University is able to provide a broker service to its Science and Innovation Park tenants, linking local
companies with leading organisations across the world to help foster partnerships that will elevate businesses to the next level. - How can we support your business?
The workforce of tomorrow
Keele’s students are among the most employable in the country, thanks to an extensive curriculum that combines taught knowledge with experiential learning, preparing students for the world of work and the challenges ahead.
The majority of Keele’s 12,500 students have the opportunity to undertake work placements or to collaborate with external industry partners on joint research projects. This mutually-beneficial arrangement enables businesses to access the latest thinking and boost their workforce, as well as the chance to get ahead of competitors in terms of recruitment.
Keele offers a range of Computing, Media and Technology-related programmes, with hundreds of talented students graduating each year. With more programmes set to be introduced over the next few years, the number of graduates with the skills that your business needs will only increase further.
By basing your business where the talent is, Keele can help you to recruit, retain and grow.
Get in touch
If you'd like a confidential conversation regarding relocating to Innovation Centre 7, please contact one of our property agents:
Alex Tross at Carter Jonas - alex.tross@carterjonas.co.uk | 07789 027191
Mike Burr at Harris Lamb - mike.burr@harrislamb.co.uk | 07827 342460