The University of Suffolk is a relatively new university and has recently invested in growing its knowledge exchange activity by employing more staff in the area. We have partnered on a Connecting Capability Fund project, ERDF projects such as KEEP + and Innovation Bridge, are growing our KTP programmes and are leading on an ESF project to deliver training to businesses. We are looking to grow our consultancy and build an IP portfolio, as well as maximising external use of our specialist facilities. As a university we have established 6 areas of distinctiveness on which to focus our research activity.