The University of Portsmouth has a modern, vibrant approach to educating our students and delivers well-designed services for business. Overall, the University is at the heart of the local community, the economy of the wider region and contributes to the expansion of business manufacturing and innovation.
The University has a direct impact on the successes of the local economy. We are proud to have helped local business improve their profitability, public services increase their efficiency and to have led the field in developing business services that deliver results.
Purple Door is our one-stop, store-front shop for the external business community and student careers. Last year alone, Purple Door helped over 600 businesses and engaged in £4.2 million worth of collaborative research, helping to create 200 new jobs. The majority of these companies have come back to us, giving us repeat business while we help them break into international markets and put them on the road to growth. Students and academics work with businesses to ensure that they have the right skills to meet the economy’s future needs.
During these challenging economic times Portsmouth has used its research expertise and knowledge to help the business community to respond positively to opportunities and chart a path to growth.
For more info contact: purpledoor@port.ac.uk or visit: http://www.port.ac.uk/business
