Partnerships
Why get involved
The AAPS Centre for Doctoral Training is where science, behaviour change and future engineering meet.
AAPS is here to train and support future leaders of mobility, bringing together industry, academics and students to pioneer and shape the transition to clean, sustainable, affordable movement for all. This is achieved through joint funding from EPSRC and University of Bath.
AAPS is a `hybrid think-and-do tank' designed to inspire industry, politicians and the general public to redefine the way we move.
The CDT is a supportive environment with an open mindset
Thinking to the far horizon
Working together across the social, technical and political landscape
We promote challenge, courage and entrepreneurship
Our Students' Training
AAPS is a 3.5-year transdisciplinary research programme.
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Our programme brings together students from across the disciplines to work collaboratively
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Our students develop core personal and professional skills
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Through the training programme our students gain a broad understanding of all disciplines influencing Propulsion systems
How you can collaborate with AAPS
We aim to produce graduates with the depth of knowledge and breadth of skills to lead in addressing complex challenges in the UK automotive industry. Industry involvement during their PhDs enhances our students' training with relevant industrial problems, expertise and tools. Partnering with us gives you access to our high-quality research students and supervisors with diverse expertise.
There are many ways you and your organisation can work with our Centre for Doctoral Training, including
- Taking part in a Research Incubator
- Hosting a Masterclass
- Delivering a Guest Lecture
- Sponsoring a PhD
Come to an RI and present your real-life business Challenges
Research Incubators are events that bring together students, academics and industrial partners to work collaboratively on exploring real business challenges faced by industry.
Our incubators provide a platform for you to frame and discuss complex research problems, share ideas and establish valuable connections that may lead to partnerships and collaborations.
Outputs could include joint research proposals, research projects, scoping projects, consultancy and placements , PhD topics and short term placements for our researchers.
Host a Masterclass
Industrial partners play a vital role in enriching the AAPS CDT experience by offering expert-led masterclasses. Masterclasses are designed as deep dives into specific technical areas or emerging challenges within the mobility sector, giving students the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and industry perspectives.
Masterclasses provide a collaborative space where students can engage directly with specialists, ask questions, and gain insights into the complexities and innovations shaping the future of mobility. Whether focused on sustainable propulsion, intelligent systems, or advanced manufacturing, these sessions help bridge academic learning with industrial practice.
Come and deliver a Guest Lecture
Where you can meet our students and explore our facilities.
We are enhancing our training with a programme of guest lectures to complement the taught elements of our CDT course. Delivering a guest lecture or activity is a great way to meet our students, promote your organisation and engage with our research community.
Sponsor a PhD
We aim for all students to have industrial involvement in their PhD project. By collaborating with us, you'll work with doctoral students developing deep subject expertise combined with a good understanding of business.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- 100% industry funded: Resultant IP owned by sponsor company
- 50% industry funded: Resultant IP owned by University
- In-kind support
Our Current Partners
