Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London is a global, research-intensive university committed to bringing real benefit to society through excellence in education, research, and knowledge exchange. Founded in 1966 and named after the pioneering engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the university embodies his spirit of innovation, creativity, and practical application.
Located in Uxbridge, west London, Brunel offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and as one of the most international universities in the world, it has a vibrant community of students and staff from 145 countries. Its single, self-contained campus provides world-class facilities designed to inspire collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurial endeavour.
With a proud history rooted in professional and applied disciplines, Brunel has a reputation for high-impact research and entrepreneurial thinking. The university works closely with industry, government, and community partners to deliver real-world solutions to challenges such as climate change, health inequality, and sustainable development. A pioneer of the ‘sandwich degree’, Brunel continues to blend academic study with industry experience, preparing graduates to lead and drive change across sectors.
As a civic university, Brunel plays an active role in its community, using its research expertise to drive social and economic growth.
Being at the forefront of research since its foundation in 1966, Brunel seeks to bring meaningful change to society, empowering students to lead that change and continue a journey of innovation and excellence.
Professor Andrew Jones, Vice-Chancellor, and President of the University of Brunel said:
“We are delighted to be one of the founding members of ResearchPlus.
ResearchPlus universities were founded through successive government and industry initiatives aimed at driving growth, expanding opportunity, and advancing technology and public services. Each of us, uniquely recognised for our excellence in research, play a vital role in developing the advanced skills and specialist education that underpin the UK’s economic, social, and technological progress.
We are committed to supporting the ambitions of the UK’s Industrial Strategy which plays to the strength of our collective expertise. ResearchPlus fills a gap creating a powerful collective voice in the UK’s research and innovation system which will enable greater strategic coherence in supporting the government’s priorities for growth.”
