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We're a leading international technological University, inspired by our founder’s vision of a ‘place of useful learning’.

Together with our partners, we're at the forefront of international research and development in our strategic themes.

The seven themes bring together our research, teaching and innovation strengths from the whole University. Modern complex challenges need multi-disciplinary approaches, and our thematic approach enables us to bring the right teams together. To discuss working with the University of Strathclyde please email our Industry & Innovation team.

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    Almost 90% of research rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'
    (Times Higher Education’s analysis of REF2021)
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    Part of Scotland’s
    1st Innovation District
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    200+
    start-ups supported
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    60+
    spin-out companies developed

Strategic themes

Together with our partners, we're at the forefront of international research and development in our strategic themes. The seven themes bring together our research, teaching and innovation strengths from the whole University.

Internationally-leading research

Research is of central importance in everything we do. It informs our teaching and helps us to make a difference to business, industry and society as a whole.

Almost 90% of our research is rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' (Times Higher Education’s analysis of REF2021).

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Industry engagement

We are increasing our research intensity and quality in all areas and using innovative approaches to translate high-quality fundamental research to deliver high-impact solutions for global and local challenges. Strathclyde’s renowned research strengths are complemented by the formation of six Clusters of research capability and innovation focus in the following areas:

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Working with communities, businesses & organisations

Discover ways you can develop yourself, your organisation and your staff with support from the University of Strathclyde. From collaborative research to Graduate Apprenticeships, and industry engagement to entrepreneurial support.

Working with communities, businesses & organisations

Centre for Sustainable Development

Our mission is to embrace an integrated and equitable approach to teaching, research, and innovation, to co-create solutions with our global partners across academia, civil society, and the public and private sectors, to secure real-world impact and to tackle the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Centre for Sustainable Development

 

Glasgow City Innovation District

Scotland's first innovation district

Glasgow City Innovation District is a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. It builds on Scotland’s rich tradition of scientific excellence and industrial collaboration.

Bringing together ambitious, forward-thinking people, the District is tackling societal and global challenges and driving inclusive economic growth.

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Postgraduate research

As a socially progressive, internationally leading technological University, we’re home to world-class researchers who work side-by-side with our doctoral researchers addressing local, societal and global challenges.

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