Case studies

The University of Manchester’s 20-year partnership with a leading beauty brand has resulted in skin products that deliver on their promise of anti-ageing. 

The positive effects of probiotics in gut health are well known, but could these benefits translate to skincare? A platform technology by a University of Manchester spin-out company is delivering on this promise.

The University of Manchester’s Professor Timothy Cootes collaborated with world-leading poultry-breeding company, Aviagen, to develop a software tool that could identify signs of joint disease in the legs of broiler chickens from 3D X-RAY images.

The University's two-year partnership with law firm Kennedys has used modern data science methodologies to support fraud prevention.

In partnership with Kubos Semiconductors, The University of Manchester helped to develop a characterisation toolkit for new materials used in LED and micro-LED devices.  

The University of Manchester partnered with award-winning SME and manufacturer, Sandon Global, to help improve the Anilox ink coating product.

Since it was first successfully isolated in 2004, graphene has revolutionised the fields of science and engineering. Now the forerunner of advanced materials is having an impact in another sector – sportswear. 

The University of Manchester has long collaborated with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), particularly in the areas of advanced materials, nuclear and life sciences. 

Helping businesses address their needs and take on new challenges, the Innovation Labs at The University of Manchester allows them to co-create with academics. 

A partnership between The University of Manchester and National Grid is transforming the UK’s electricity transition system for future generations.

A collaboration between the University and Massive Attack produced a roadmap that sets out emissions reduction goals for the live music sector.