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We host the largest enterprise contract at the University
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Top Medium Employer Award winner
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We build strong partnerships with healthcare innovators
Overview
About us
The School of Healthcare Enterprise and Innovation was formerly known as the Wessex Institute. Our experts use research findings to create practical solutions for healthcare systems and services worldwide. Supporting knowledge exchange from academia to the real-world and fostering business connections are at the heart of everything we do.
We work closely with organisations including the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) who fund and deliver world-leading health and social care research. Our NIHR partnership is the largest enterprise contract at the University. We also collaborate with groups across healthcare — from researchers and policymakers to industry and the public.
Partnerships
We work with the following healthcare organisations to generate social change and unlock economic benefits.
Southampton Clinical Trials Unit
Southampton Clinical Trials Unit is a UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered clinical trials unit with expertise in the design, conduct and analysis of multi-centre interventional clinical trials. It works with investigators to deliver high quality trials that directly influence routine clinical practice.
NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre
NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre takes new discoveries, treatments and technologies into the clinic, using unique tools, facilities and world-changing expertise across 5 key research areas.
Wessex Health Partners
Wessex Health Partners speed up improvements in health and care through research, innovation and training, for the benefit of patients and society.
Research Support Service Hub
The Research Support Service Hub provides support in many methodological areas and contexts for applied health and care research, including public health research.
NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health
The NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health supports the generation of high quality research evidence to help decide which interventions are likeliest to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre
The Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre assembles research and innovation focused on NHS needs in emerging areas, with huge potential for clinical service development.
Health Innovation Wessex
Health Innovation Wessex aims to improve people’s health, achieve excellence in healthcare, and boost innovation and growth in our region’s life sciences and healthcare sector.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our aim is to ensure that each individual is welcomed, supported and valued within our school.
We want to make our working environment inclusive irrespective of an individual’s gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation or disability. Our work on equality, diversity and inclusion is supported in the University and the NIHR through a strong governance structure. This aims to create a culture where everyone can thrive, belong and be themselves at work.
Our school is part of the Faculty of Medicine which holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. This award recognises our commitment to tackling gender inequality.
The Athena SWAN (Scientific Women's Academic Network) Charter is a global framework which is used to promote inclusive working practices and transform gender equality within higher education and research.
This short film shows how we're using mental health charity Mind's workplace wellbeing index to support our staff.
Mind's Top Medium Employer Award, 2022 to 2023
Our knowledge exchange and enterprise units
Our school is home to research-focused businesses tackling major issues in healthcare. We also offer professional development courses and run a purpose-built teaching lab to improve health outcomes for young people.
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Agora Digital Centre
The Agora Digital Centre provides consultancy and training services. Their scope covers patient and public participation, involvement and engagement in health and social care research.
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Continuing professional development
We run interdisciplinary short courses in medical and healthcare innovation. We develop tailored programmes for organisations and can offer certification.
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Ensuring Value in Research (EViR)
EViR is a forum for health research funders around the world. It offers a chance to advance their practice and increase the value of research.
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Hatch consultancy
Our team of consultants at Hatch are experts in research, evaluation, analysis, and insight. Coupled with their network of researchers and partners, they help organisations use evidence to drive meaningful change.
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Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure (SHAP)
SHAP is a clinically validated hand function test. It assesses the effectiveness of upper limb prostheses and other musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
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Southampton Health Technology Assessments Centre (SHTAC)
SHTAC is a leading UK centre for health technology assessment and health services research.
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Teaching laboratory (LifeLab)
LifeLab is our educational facility based at University Hospital Southampton. We help school students discover why a healthy lifestyle from a young age is important. We also run professional development for teachers.
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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
The NIHR fund and deliver world-leading health and social care research. Their work improves health and well-being and promotes economic growth.
Our research community
We work closely with a range of research groups, centres and institutes across the University to share knowledge and solve problems.
People
Through meaningful stakeholder collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of global healthcare needs, we bridge the gap between research and practical application.
We are proud to be an NIHR Centre within the University of Southampton, making a real difference to the health and care of patients and the public, both in the UK and internationally.
We work with researchers, healthcare organisations and medical technology companies to ensure that innovations are founded on evidence and provide value for patients and the public.
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Jobs at Southampton
Find out about current opportunities at the University of Southampton, including vacancies in our school.
