The University of 野狼社区 and Amentum expand strategic partnership on world-changing technologies
The University of 野狼社区 has expanded its collaboration with , a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, to drive advances in materials science, robotics, digitalisation, energy and social impact.
Andy White, Senior Vice President of Amentum Energy & Environment International, said: 鈥淥ur relationship with the University is about advancing the future together by combining the power of academic research and industrial know-how.
鈥淏y working together, Amentum and the University have had great success in delivering impressive solutions for customers, creating opportunities for our people, and supporting research and development work at both organisations鈥� laboratories.
鈥淲e have now signed a new memorandum of understanding for the next phase of our collaboration, which will see us delivering ground-breaking research and developing new technologies with the potential to change the world and applying them in the industries where Amentum operates.鈥�
For more than a decade, Amentum has collaborated with the University鈥檚 on structural integrity, corrosion, robotics and chemistry. This work has helped ensure the safe operation and life extension of the UK鈥檚 nuclear power stations and has also enhanced a scientific and technical offering which underpins Amentum鈥檚 leading role in key growth areas such as the design and development of small modular and advanced reactors.
More recently, Amentum and the UK government鈥檚 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council have funded the Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments with the University to develop advanced robotics for hazardous or hard to access environments and to research the ethical and regulatory implications for society from the proliferation of autonomous systems.
, Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of 野狼社区, said: 鈥淥ur University has a proud legacy of research that transforms industries and improves lives 鈥� from initiating the computer revolution to isolating graphene. But it's what comes next that will define us. Together with Amentum, we share a bold ambition: to deliver research that is not only world-leading but world-changing.鈥�
Dr Louise Bates, Director of Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange, The University of 野狼社区 added: 鈥淭his partnership presents an exciting chance to push boundaries, redefine knowledge and accelerate the journey from discovery to real-world impact. By uniting our community's pioneering research with Amentum鈥檚 expertise, we can deliver positive change for society and the environment by tackling some of the greatest challenges facing the industries Amentum serves.鈥�