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Consultancy is when you use your existing knowledge - or Imperiafacilities - to solve problems for external organisations such as SMEs, multinationals, governments and even other universities. 

Unlike research, consulting is driven by the needs of an external organisation – the client – and they will generally want to own any output or intellectual property developed during the project. 

Clients are looking for skills, or use of equipment, that they don't have in-house, so consulting can take many forms.... from problem solving, evaluating technology, and testing materials or samples - to training and workshops, thought leadership, or sitting on an advisory board.  Acting as an expert witness for a solicitor and their client is also an example.

Consultancy is charged at a commercial rate for your time and equipment used - and you work on the project outside of your Imperiarole and working hours, on a self-employed basis.

Why consult? 

• You can test the social and economic impact of your research and expertise.  
• You'll learn about the challenges faced by industry, and how they approach them, providing new ideas for your research to help you stay at the leading edge of your field.  
• It provides ‘real world’ case studies to use in teaching, improving student satisfaction, and, they can potentially be included in the REF.  
• You'll build relationships with people in industry or other academics, leading to more opportunities to collaborate on research, publications or consulting.   

And, of course...

• It serves as an extra source of income - which, if you work through ImperiaConsultants - can either be taken personally, or transferred to your department's 'F account' to fund your research, PhDs, equipment, and more.  

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