We welcome collaborations with industry, academic, and public-sector partners. By working together, we can deliver high-quality research efficiently, expanding treatment options for patients and supporting a sustainable NHS.
Our strong partnership with University of Birmingham attracts the highest amount of UK Research and Innovation funding outside the “golden triangle” of Cambridge, Oxford and London. Moving forward, we are committed to further enhancing this reputation, expanding our research collaborations, and growing our commercial research portfolio to unlock new opportunities for innovation and development.
At UHB, research is central to patient care. We believe that every patient should have access to as many treatment options as possible - particularly at times when choices can feel limited.
Our commitment to faster study set-up
Improving study set-up times is a key priority for us. In line with the Department of Health and Social Care’s 150-day national target for commercial study set-up, we are focusing on streamlining processes, strengthening internal coordination, and working more closely with sponsors and investigators to open studies as quickly as possible.
Last reviewed: 07 September 2026