What are Knowledge Transfer Partnerships?
The partnership enables high-calibre graduates (known as Associates) to work on a project within a company for a period of one to three years. A knowledge-based partner (university, higher- or further-education institution or research organisation) acts as joint supervisor and advisor for the duration of the project.
What will industry gain from Knowledge Transfer Partnerships?
For industry this is an ideal and cost-effective opportunity to tap into a knowledge and skill base that will help solve an existing problem or develop new procedures, systems or products. This is especially useful to small and medium-sized companies, which may not have the knowledge, human resourcers or facilities to perform development work. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships can improve competitiveness and profitability through innovation and developing potential employees.
What can graduates gain from participating in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships?
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships will provide you with hands-on experience in industry. You will receive formal training aimed at developing both technical and managerial skills. On completion of the project, many associates remain in full-time employment with the company they are working for. The experience will help accelerate your career development.
Links to KTP Centres
Many universities have a local centre specifically for KTPs. The following links will navigate you directly to the centre website where more details are available:
- Aston University
- Birmingham City University
- Bournemouth University
- Coventry University
- East of Scotland KTP Centre
- Interface Group Scotland - central point of access for industry to Scotland's research base
- King's College London
- Kingston University
- London Metropolitan University
- London South Bank University
- Loughborough University
- Middlesex KTP Office
- North of Scotland KTP Centre
- Northumbria University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Oxford Brookes
- Queen's University Belfast
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Staffordshire University
- Tayside KTP Centre
- University College London
- University for the Creative Arts
- University of Birmingham
- University of Brighton
- University of Brunel
- University of Central Lancaster
- University of East London
- University of Exeter
- University of Greenwich
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of Hull
- University of Lancaster
- University of Leeds
- University of Lincoln
- University of Liverpool
- University of Northampton
- University of Plymouth
- University of Salford
- University of Sheffield
- University of Southampton
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Surrey
- University of Sussex
- University of Teesside
- University of the Arts London
- University of Westminster
- University of Wolverhampton
- Warwick University
- West of Scotland KTP Centre
For a link to all the KTP offices in the UK with further contact details, click the following link: KTP Online Website
If you notice any errors or omissions please contact us and we will amend as required.
General information about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships can be found on the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships website.