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Regional and Strategic Partnerships

The University of Brighton contributes to the social and economic health of the region by working in partnership with local government and industry. Many of our research projects involve these kinds of partnerships to ensure our work directly benefits society, and our reach and influence extends from local think tanks to global networks. 

Hear about our offers and funding

These initiatives aim to drive growth, support ambition and improve job prospects and business opportunities in the area.

Universities provide important support to the fast-moving businesses for which the city is renowned, and our partnerships allow our research expertise to be widely shared with local organisations. They also help create jobs for both our graduates and the city's working population.

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Advanced engineering building

The Advanced Engineering Building lives on the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb campus.

The building provides cutting-edge facilities for mechanical, automotive and aerospace engineering to educate the next generation of professional engineers.

Backed by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) which contributing £5m funding towards the project, the Advanced Engineering Building is integral to the university’s £150m redevelopment scheme for its Moulsecoomb campus.

The development also includes Preston Barracks, a partnership scheme between the university and Brighton and Hove City Council.

The building was established in partnership with Shoreham-based Ricardo, world leaders in technical and environmental consultancy and specialising in the development of low carbon vehicle technology.

Joint collaborative projects between Ricardo and the university include the search for the near-zero emissions internal combustion engine.

Focusing on the advanced automotive engineering already achieved by both the UK and the south east region, the centre's partner will build on this competitive advantage. It will support the design and development of low-carbon internal combustion systems, as well as advancing technological knowledge and supporting higher skill levels in advanced engineering.

The building will expand university undergraduate and postgraduate student places in engineering and related subject areas.

The building also houses facilities for high tech, design-led manufacturing which support other companies in the region.

The Big Build update

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