Business network

Our upcoming events

Good Relationships For Business Success

Date: 08/03/2023
Description: Developing good relationships at work underpins so much of our success in business. Join us at this free event for insights into evidence-based relational skills that will enable your business to thrive.

Understanding Contemporary Consumers

Date: 04/05/2023
Description: At this free event we will be exploring why popular culture is so important, how it can help you to understand your customers and how you can modify your marketing by tapping into the zeitgeist!

Maximise Profit Through Optimisation

Date: 07/06/2023
Description: Join us to explore how a data-driven approach could transform your pricing and advertising strategy and make those precious pennies and pounds deliver even more of a return.

I have been a supporter of the network since its inception and the blend of 'local' and 'academic' makes it a unique draw that keeps me coming back because of the support it offers.
Ruth Dolby, Director, Food Science Fusion Ltd

What to expect from our business network

Relaxed networking and introductions

Join more than 1,600 connections in our business network, from a range of companies and industries, as well as representatives from business support organisations.

Our business engagement team will help you to explore how your business could partner with our university.

Topical talks

Attend our regular webinars and events to discuss topical business issues. You will usually hear the latest research perspective from our academic community as well as the practical application from local business leaders.

Have a topic you'd like to us to cover?

Suggest a theme for a future event.

Elevator pitches

Your opportunity to promote your business to the network, share your news, ask for feedback or recruit partners for a collaborative project.

Get in touch to book your elevator pitch slot.

Join the network

Contact the business network team