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UKSPA Directory 2017 England | Full Member 051 “Brunel Science Park was the first University-based Science Park in the UK, and its objective is to foster collaboration with industry wherever possible” C o m p a n i e s o n th e Pa r k • Organic Technology Ltd: Advanced solutions for waste problems • CLEAPSS: Information, advice and training for teachers, technicians, and local authority officers in science up to A-level, and design and technology • Creative Chemistry: Contract research and development in chemicals and pharmaceuticals computer unit, audio visual centre, and language laboratory • The extensive conference facilities and overnight accommodation • The use of the arts centre and its associated activities, concerts, drama, films, etc • Excellent sports centre, where coaching can be obtained for a wide range of sports • Supermarket, bank, catering and dining,  chaplaincy, chemist, health centre, etc. Str ategic Partnerships Brunel has long been recognised as one of Europe’s leading business-facing universities. Some of the world’s most famous corporations have developed longstanding partnerships, while many smaller companies work with the University to gain a competitive market Tra ns por t l i nks Heathrow Airport 4 miles M4, M40, M25 within 4 mile radius Uxbridge Underground/Local Buses edge and increase profitability. Recent government awards through the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council confirm Brunel’s position in the elite top 10% of universities for innovation and business partnerships. Some examples of the range of Brunel University partnerships include Brunel Innovation Centre. The principle mission of BIC is to establish a world class research centre offering high quality research in an innovative environment University Enterprise Network (UEN). ■ N e a r by • Energen Limited: Consultancy services to medium and large companies on energy management, the purchasing of electricity and gas, and energy surveys and energy audits • Hypha Discovery Ltd: A drug discovery company, using fermentation technology to discover novel biologically useful compounds from basidiomycete fungi (mushrooms) and advancing new discoveries that effectively inhibit growth of human tumour cells, bacteria (including MRSA) and fungi. Also offers contract services related to small molecule research, such as purification and identification, as well as biological testing against tumour cell lines, bacteria and fungi • Intervene Group Ltd: Innovation and technology consultancy and production, with the main focus on medical devices and healthcare products, innovation and new product development • iXscient Ltd: Organisation specialising in vision of R&D services in the field of optics, microfluidics, microchemistry, and nanotechnology • Sirax Limited: Research using the Internet • V7 Technology Ltd: Develop, sell and maintain software for digital dictation applications for both enterprises and smaller organisations. Software for smartphones is marketed under the Yodal brand name • Zentech Technologies Ltd: Provides state-of- the-art engineering analysis software solutions by applying advanced numerical simulation techniques to many engineering problems S tr a te g i c n e tw o r k Central London 15 miles Uxbridge (for Underground) West Drayton (mainline station) Brunel University London Brunel Uni Commercial Services University Enterprise Network