University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is a career‑focused public university with campuses in Sunderland and London, serving about 28,700 students across the UK and global partners. Industry engages through business‑facing facilities at the city‑centre enterprise and innovation hub, with incubators, co‑working, events, and direct access to academic expertise. Applied manufacturing support is delivered through an in‑house institute working with companies, while proximity to Nissan’s supply chain and the International Advanced Manufacturing Park anchors collaborations in automotive and advanced manufacturing. Clinical translation is strengthened by the medical school and close partnerships with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, enabling joint research and workforce development. Research is supported by competitive UK research‑council and NHS funding, with dedicated teams facilitating KTPs, contracts, IP and spinouts.