Consulting through the cuts

Academics know how
Academics know how
23 May 2011 Knowledge is power, but only if you know how to acquire it. Industry has long recognised the benefits of turning to Imperial academics in times of need.

Consultancy at Imperial College isn’t like normal consultancy.  Yes, you can tap into the brains of an expert who can help you with a problem and get access to hi-tech equipment and facilities, but there are differences.

'Imperial Engineer' explores the additional value of academic know-how, and why this recession busting expertise can help both industry and academia through difficult economic times. 

Read on to find out more (attached below, pages 16 - 17) and discover what happened when three academics put their knowledge to the test in the nuclear, aviation and sporting industries.