Case studies for enterprise and business
Tangible business results
From consultancy, to product development, to researching new technologies, the University of Hertfordshire’s business expertise is dynamic and wide-ranging. With us as your partner, you can expect the highest standards – and real results.
Here’s a selection of our success stories - showing you how we work with our partners to produce tangible business results:
Success stories
Export Sales Increased by 43%
Friday 19 April
Access panel manufacturer Howe Green worked with the University of Hertfordshire to create a strategic business model to evaluate and gain entry to international markets.
By taking advantage of our Knowledge Transfer Partnership initiative, the floor, wall and ceiling panel supplier was able to launch themselves into international markets with lucrative results.
Independent pharmacy group achieves 90% pass-rate for trainee pharmacists
Friday 19 April
Independent pharmacy buying group, CAMRx, have benefited from pre-registration training designed to improve the competencies of trainee pharmacists. The programme has run for the last 3 years, with over 100 pharmacists trained.
New UV gadget kills 99% of germs on keyboards
Friday 19 October
A pioneering gadget, which eliminates 99% of germs on computer keyboards, has been tested at the University of Hertfordshire’s Biodet laboratory.
Electronics company makes waves with KTP
Monday 10 September
An electronic instrumentation company looking to globally expand has produced a competitive prototype with help from the University of Hertfordshire.
Hydrogen system proves future for clean and secure energy
Monday 10 September
Clean energy for cars is achievable using a zero-carbon hydrogen energy system, which has been designed, manufactured and patented by ITM Power Plc and tested at the University of Hertfordshire.
University partnership helps Herbert Retail Ltd
Monday 10 September
Working to provide retailers with the latest technology and innovation in the fields of weighing, labelling and in store operations, Herbert Retail Ltd accessed the University of Hertfordshire’s expertise through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. This resulted in a four-fold increase in stock accuracy and a company saving of £350,000 per annum.
University of Hertfordshire research teams work to maximise performance of UK-based athletes
Monday 10 September
The Performance and Fitness Consultancy (PFC) and the Functional and Performance Nutrition (FPN) research teams at the University of Hertfordshire have carried out 6 years of extensive research to aid athletes in the UK increase their performance potential.
National Institute for Biological Standards and Controls
Tuesday 19 February
Prescription for change
How to equip people with the skills to manage performance is an issue taxing many public sector employers. Find out how our Business School came up with a successful training formula for science professionals at NIBSC.
