Rolls-Royce and the environment

A global research network

Much of our innovative technology and process improvement activity is carried out in collaboration with our suppliers and with universities. Our global network of University Technology Centres (UTCs) - each dedicated to a specific technical discipline - has been cited by independent review bodies, collaborators and competitors as an example of best practice in applied technology development.

We are continually expanding this network to address new requirements and to access technological excellence all over the world. We believe that this ground breaking form of collaboration between industry and academia has a vital role to play in responding to the challenge of climate change.

Viewpoint
'A pioneering example of collaborative research relationships between academic researchers and industry is the Rolls-Royce network of University Technology Centres. The UTC relationships lead to greater sharing of information and knowledge - which benefits the university, the company and the wider economy as research and knowledge are translated into real-world technological improvements.'

Richard Lambert
Lambert Review of Business-University collaboration (2003)