Engineering and the Environment

Enterprise

Our world-class wind tunnel testing facilities

Sharing our knowledge, expertise and world-class facilities

We have excellent relationships with business and industry in the UK and throughout the world. We provide support through leading-edge research projects, consultancy, commercialisation of research, knowledge transfer and the use of our state-of-the-art facilities.

Our partners range from start-up companies to global industry leaders across multiple business sectors.

We work closely with our partners and tailor solutions to ensure that we provide the most beneficial service, enabling them to achieve their goals. It might be as simple as a day's consultancy or a longer-term joint research project.

If you are interested in finding out more about how we can help your organisation, we would be pleased to hear from you. Follow the Contact us link on the navigation panel.

Enterprise units

We have five key enterprise units, which offer a full range of commercial services. To find out how you can engage with our experts and facilities, please click on the links below.

ISVR Consulting (Sound and Vibration)

Over 40 years’ experience of providing commercial consultancy and contract research in acoustics, noise, vibration, speech intelligibility, hearing and audio communication, vehicle dynamics and shock analysis.

Southampton Wind Tunnels

We have an enviable variety of wind tunnels available for hire. They are operated by experienced technical staff and backed by internationally recognised academic researchers in fundamental and applied aerodynamics.

Research Institute for Industry (RIfI)

A cutting-edge consultancy and applied research organisation, able to support and collaborate with industry in the specialist fields of engineering.

The Wolfson Unit MTIA

Over 40 years of consultancy service in ship design, yacht design, small craft design, naval architecture, marine technology and industrial aerodynamics, supplying innovative research to a worldwide customer base.

South of England Cochlear Implant Centre

Established in 1990 to help severely to profoundly deaf adults and children, we support almost 600 adults and children with cochlear implants. In 21 years, SOECIC surgeons have implanted more than 800 cochlear implants.