Bath Spa University — HEIF Knowledge Exchange

Bath Spa University has secured Higher Education Innovation Funding to expand knowledge exchange, research collaboration and specialist innovation infrastructure.

The funding supports partnerships with businesses, cultural organisations and community groups, enabling research to translate into real-world impact.

Activities include consultancy, skills development, access to specialist facilities and collaborative creative projects. By strengthening external engagement, the initiative ensures academic expertise contributes directly to regional growth, cultural production and industry innovation.

It also enhances student opportunities through placements, live briefs and enterprise activity, demonstrating how applied research ecosystems benefit both learners and local economies.

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