School of Computer Science Industry Club
Unlock the synergy between innovation and industry. Join our School of Computer Science's industry club, where tomorrow's technology leaders meet today's challenges!
The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading centres for research and education in computer science. Ranked 3rd in the UK for GPA and 4* research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), the School combines academic excellence with real-world impact.
We work across fundamental and applied areas of computer science, including artificial intelligence, cyber security, theory of computation, socio-technical systems, data science and interdisciplinary applications. Our research excellence is matched by a strong commitment to preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The Industry Club provides a structured platform for meaningful and long-term collaboration between the School and industry partners.
Our vision
Our vision is to create a transparent and effective gateway between academia and industry.
The CS Industry Club connects leading researchers with forward-thinking organisations to support knowledge exchange, collaborative research, talent development and innovation. We aim to make engagement with the School straightforward, strategically aligned and mutually beneficial.
Through this platform, we seek to:
- Strengthen research impact through industry collaboration
- Accelerate innovation and technology transfer
- Support workforce development and early-career talent
- Foster sustainable partnerships that address real-world challenges
We believe that strong academic–industry collaboration is essential to shaping the next generation of intelligent systems, products and services.
Why partner with us?
- 110+ world-leading researchers
- 150+ PhD students
- 2500+ undergraduate and postgraduate students
Our academics are internationally recognised experts and experienced collaborators, working with partners across a range of sectors. Engagement with the School enables organisations to access specialist expertise, explore joint research opportunities and connect directly with future talent.
For students, industry partnerships enhance learning through placements, sponsored projects, internships and exposure to real-world challenges.
Membership benefits
Industry Club members benefit from structured access to the School and its activities, including:
- Quarterly CS communications and research highlights
- Invitation to the annual Industry Away Day
- Invitation to the CS Career Fair
- Opportunities to deliver business presentations to students
- Access to School seminars and distinguished lecture series
- Access to the Institute for Data and AI (IDAI), supporting interdisciplinary research collaboration
- Support with collaborative funding proposals and Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) applications
- Opportunities to develop research aligned with organisational priorities, including sponsored studentships
The Industry Club is designed to support both established partners and organisations exploring collaboration for the first time.
Opportunities for collaboration
- Collaborative research projects
- Industry-funded PhD studentships
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
- Consultancy and expert advisory support
- Student internships and placements
- Recruitment and career engagement events
- Joint funding applications
We work with partners to identify appropriate models of engagement based on organisational needs and research strengths within the School.
Get involved
We invite organisations to explore the partnership opportunities available through the CS Industry Club and help shape future innovation alongside our academic community.
For further information about membership and collaboration opportunities, please contact: cs-industryclub@contacts.bham.ac.uk.