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Science and Technology Policy Research

Science and Technology Policy Research is a specialised school of the University of Sussex that is engaged in world-class research and teaching on issues relating to science, technology and innovation. Its primary aim is to deepen understanding of how government, industry and society may succeed in reaping benefits and managing risks arising from science, technology and innovation.

The work of Science and Technology Policy Research is independent, multidisciplinary and international in scope. It is concerned with the scientific and technological challenges that confront decision-makers in government, industry and international agencies.

Students are offered the chance to study the scientific and technological breakthroughs that drive business. These breakthroughs drive change in business models at an ever-increasing rate as companies (and countries) strive to retain and develop their local and global competitive position.

Leading edge researchThe SPRU building and research unit


Location on campus

The Freeman Centre is one of the largest academic centres in the world devoted to research and teaching in the area of science and technology policy and management. The building provides state-of-the-art facilities for graduate students.

Academic activities

The school hosts a weekly seminar led by senior UK and international academics and specialist practitioners, exploring a wide range of ideas and developments. In addition, postgraduate students have the opportunity to attend and present at regular lunchtime seminars. There are also talks by guest speakers, and there are seminars, meetings and social events organised by students and reflecting their interests.

Career prospects

Graduates quickly find employment, and have developed successful careers in a wide range of occupations, including:

  • managing technological innovation within industrial or related organisations
  • designing, implementing and evaluating policies which support technological innovation
  • consulting in the field of technology and innovation management
  • supply chain management
  • quality management
  • project management
  • enterprise system design
  • technology consultancy
  • information systems management
  • research and teaching.
Where research graduates are now
  • John Lewis Partnership (UK), Business Computer Programmer
  • 3M Corporation (UK), Graduate Trainee
  • Defence Evaluation & Research Unit (UK), Engineer
  • Sussex Innovation Centre (UK), Technology Consultant
  • Norconsult (Spain), Industrial Association Consultant
  • Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Colombia), Head of the Business Management Office
  • Glaxo Wellcome (UK), Medical Representative
  • Rover Group Ltd (UK), Trainee Manager
  • Origin UK Ltd, Consultant
  • Technopolis Ltd (UK), Consultant
  • BMW AG (UK), Pre-development Engineer
  • Institute of Social and Economic Research (Nigeria), Research Fellow
  • Department of Systems Analysis (Austria), Researcher
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