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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

A KTP enables a business to access knowledge, technology or skills within the University in order to resolve an organisational challenge or grow your business.

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Leeds Executive Leadership Apprenticeship

Supported by your employer, and paid for directly through the apprenticeship levy, this programme provides the opportunity to gain a high-quality, level-7 qualification

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Short courses and customised programmes

We can provide you and your organisation with a wide range of transformational learning experiences

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Share your challenge with us

We invite you to share your challenge with us. We regularly collaborate with organisations through research projects and consultancy.

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Working with business

The Business School is an internationally renowned centre of business excellence, supporting and collaborating with organisations regionally, nationally and internationally. In addition, academics are involved at government level to influence policy makers and business agendas. We work with small businesses, large corporate organisations and public bodies through collaborative research, consultancy, executive education and events. 

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Research and consultancy

We help ambitious organisations achieve operational and strategic goals through a range of consultancy and advisory services.

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Professional and Executive Education

Providing organisations and business professionals with a wide range of transformational learning experiences.

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Working with students

Tap into our talent through placements and projects. An opportunity to investigate your organisation’s challenges, while helping our future graduates.

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Small business support

Small businesses operate in a fast-moving environment. As your team and business grow you will find you face new challenges, and that advice from people who have been there before can be invaluable.

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Ideas in Practice seminars

A free seminar series bringing together business people, policy makers and academics.

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Benefit from our expertise through this unique Government funded initiative, which has proven results in helping businesses to grow.

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Case study: Driving leadership excellence in the NHS

Read our case study of how we delivered leadership training for NHS staff

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Top tips for innovating in the digital world

Read our latest industry advice

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News and events

Research and innovation blog

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