Services

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We are proud to be part of the top university in Wales for student experience, and take seriously our role in working with organisations of all shapes and sizes, to inform, and support them.

We do this though our leading edge researchers who offer the latest in research-based support and training; and our long-term business practitioner team members with experience at all levels, in a range of companies/sectors, who can offer top quality practical support, problem-resolution and training.

Our Areas of Collaboration with local, regional, national and global stakeholders includes:

Advisory & Applied Consultancy

We provide evidence-based, research-informed advice tailored to your organisation’s needs. Our expertise includes:

    • Strategic planning and business growth
    • Marketing and market development
    • Financial management and taxation
    • Leadership, governance and organisational development
    • Sustainability, ESG and responsible business practices
    • Succession planning and long-term resilience

Our approach combines academic rigour with practical insight, delivering solutions that are both innovative and practitioner focused.

Knowledge Exchange & Smart Partnerships

We work in partnership with businesses, industry associations and public bodies to co-create knowledge and solutions through:

    • Collaborative research projects
    • Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
    • Innovation collaborations
    • Policy engagement and evidence-based advisory
    • Sector-focused insights through smart partnerships

These partnerships enable organisations to access cutting-edge research while shaping it through real-world application.

Executive Education & Professional Development

We offer flexible, research-led learning opportunities designed around the needs of organisations and their workforce:

    • Executive short courses and tailored company programmes
    • Leadership and management development
    • MBA and specialist upskilling programmes
    • Sustainability and ESG-focused training
    • Degree and progression pathways for workforce development

Our programmes combine academic excellence with practical relevance, equipping individuals and teams with skills that translate directly into business performance.

Student Consultancy & Live Projects

Our students can work with organisations on real-world challenges as part of their studies, supervised by academic experts, through:

    • Business strategy and market research projects
    • Innovation and product development assignments
    • Financial and operational analysis
    • Sustainability and impact assessments (including ESG assessments)

This provides businesses with fresh perspectives and evidence-based insights, while developing the next generation of skilled graduates.

Our Expertise

Our academic team comprises of internationally recognised researchers and practitioners with international and regional industry experience whose work informs policy, industry practice, and shapes societal outcomes. We bring:

    • Deep disciplinary expertise across accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and entrepreneurship
    • Strong engagement with industry, government and community stakeholders
    • Experience spanning global corporations, SMEs and regional enterprises

This unique combination enables us to translate research and industry experience into real-world impact for businesses and organisations.

Engage with Us

We regularly host masterclasses, industry briefings and public engagement events, sharing insights on key developments – from economic policy to sector-specific challenges and opportunities.  Click here to review insights and outputs from these and other engagements.

To explore how we can work together:

Contact: Dr Julie Jones – jum1@aber.ac.uk