# Partnerships that work

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/business/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/

A partnership with the University of York enables your business to think and work differently.

We work collaboratively with businesses on projects of all sizes and complexity. Using our research and expertise, we'll help you unlock innovation and boost productivity.

Together, we'll find new ways forward and make a positive impact on your business.

[Make an enquiry](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/contact/)

## Contact us

To explore opportunities, please complete our [enquiry form](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/contact/) or contact us via email or phone.

- [business@york.ac.uk](mailto:business@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 325398](tel:+441904 325398)

## What can we solve with you?

From supporting local businesses to global collaborations, our partnerships make a difference.

Our commitment to being a University for Public Good has never been more important. We value working with partners who support our equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

Watch our video to find out more about why you should work with us: we use the expertise of our enthusiastic staff and students to solve problems, allowing our communities to thrive.

[Find out how we support our partners](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/expertise/support/)

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## Let's collaborate together

We're increasing the scale of our interactions with business and industry. Find out more about how we're [building industrial engagement and impact](https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/news/change-projects/current/industrial-engagement/) across the University.

Interested in working with us? Complete our [Business Development enquiry form](https://uni-york.formstack.com/forms/business_development_enquiry).

### [Ways to collaborate](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/expertise/)

Find out more about how our innovative research could benefit your organisation and drive real change.

### [Recruit our talent](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/students/)

Work with our high-calibre students and graduates. Advertise opportunities and promote your organisation.

### [Facilities and services](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/facilities-and-services/)

Access our high-tech facilities, with experts on hand to help. This includes laboratory, engineering, studio and performance spaces.

### Support for small businesses

The University is deeply embedded in the local communities of North Yorkshire. We’re proud to be a hub for sharing knowledge, inspiring collaboration and enriching lives.

Our small business gateway, Enterprise Works, provides access to the right people, skills, work spaces and funding to drive your organisation forward.

[Find out more about Enterprise Works](https://www.york.ac.uk/enterprise-works/)

## Let's train together

### [Continuing professional development](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/)

Transform your team with our exceptional training courses. Our broad range of CPD courses combine high quality teaching with in-depth practical experience.

### [Apprenticeships](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/)

An apprenticeship is a skills development programme where you can earn whilst you learn. We currently offer apprenticeships in Health and Nursing.

## Our industry expertise: spotlight on rail

We are working to make the rail sector more efficient, safer and technologically advanced than ever before.

From AI-powered track maintenance to advanced communications and intelligent passenger safety systems, York is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to ensure a robust and resilient rail network.

[Explore our rail expertise](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/rail-innovation/)

Professor James Chong, left, talks to Ben Roche, Director of Waste Water at Yorkshire Water about the System-60 project, a collaboration to gain clean energy from waste water.

## Successful partnerships

Our research is strengthening businesses across Yorkshire, the UK and the world.

- [Energy down the drain](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/themes/energy-down-the-drain/): we’re helping the UK’s largest utility company, Yorkshire Water, produce clean energy from human waste.
- [Casting cells in a new light](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/themes/microscope-cells/): we’ve created next-generation microscopes, generating a breakthrough in scientific imaging technology.
- [Empowering your employees](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/cpd/case-studies/): we're making a real difference to local, national and international organisations.
- Collaborative Investment: York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority have created a series of [YouTube videos](https://www.youtube.com/@ynycombined) showcasing how the region is working collaboratively to promote inward investment.\

[See more case studies](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/case-studies/)

About us

[Discover who we are](https://www.york.ac.uk/about/)

For public good

[Read about our vision for York](https://features.york.ac.uk/vision-for-york/)

Culture of inclusion

[Explore our principles](https://www.york.ac.uk/about/equality/)

Contracting with us

[Find out how contracts work](https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/research/about-re/who-to-contact-in-the-research-ke-contracts-team/)

## Contact us

To explore opportunities, please complete our [enquiry form](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/contact/) or contact us via email or phone.

- [business@york.ac.uk](mailto:business@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 325398](tel:+441904 325398)