Business and Community Engagement

The College of Science works closely with new and expanding business enabling access to a wealth of knowledge, research development expertise and facilities from across the disciplines of Biology, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.

If you feel we could assist your company, please contact the College of Science Director of Knowledge Economy - Dr Geoff Proffitt who will ensure that your enquiry is directed to the best research team available.

Dr. Geoff Proffitt

Title:: Director of Knowledge Economy
Address:: Biosciences

Swansea University
Address:: Singleton Park

Swansea

SA2 8PP

Wales, UK
Email:: g.proffitt@swansea.ac.uk
Tel:: work voice +44 (0)1792 205678 ext 4510
Web:: proffitt_geoff

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Biosciences at Swansea has a good relationship with a wide range of external partners, including SMEs, Government Agencies, Local Government , UK and overseas research institutes and universities.

Undergraduate links

Undergraduate students benefit from the experience of working with an external organisation for their research projects.

Postgraduate links

Taught Masters and Postgraduate Research projects include projects based in the School working in close collaboration with companies. The companies benefit from access to high calibre students and in return the experience has a significant benefit to the student, increasing their employability, skills and knowledge of the Welsh Economy.

Algal Biotechnology for Wales

The Algal KTC is able to support a range of enterprises. Find out more about the types of businesses we work with and some of our current collaborative projects.

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APT Bioscience

Advanced Professional Training (APT) in Bioscience - meeting the needs of the Welsh Bioscience sector.

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Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research

Operating from state-of-the-art controlled environment facilities, the CSAR team carries out research and technological development, training and advice on behalf of commercial farmers / aquaculture service providers, funding agencies and governmental institutions, in the UK and internationally.

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EnAlgae

EnAlgae aims to reduce CO2 emissions and dependency on unsustainable energy sources in North West Europe. Project participants will also benefit from financial and political support and through the exchange of expertise and experiences can jointly elaborate upon best-practice models which may then influence their respective national, regional or local policies.

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