Specialist Research Centres in Southampton
Many specialist research centres are located in and around Southampton and provide valuable
research information and services to the business community:
The National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS) is one of the world's leading institutions devoted to research, teaching and technology development in ocean and earth science.
The Web Science Trust (WST) is a charitable body with the aim of supporting the global development of Web Science. It is hosted by the University of Southampton.
Chilworth Technology offer consultancy services to provide process safety solutions and are based in Southampton
The Wessex Institute of Technology is situated in the New Forest and aims to develop knowledge transfer mechanisms between academics and professionals,
Roke Manor Research is a leading technical research and Development consultancy in Romsey, providing solutions to commercial organisations and government.
The Drug Safety Research Unit, is a registered charity which uses pharmacovigilance to monitor newly developed prescription drugs for adverse effects:
Fibercore Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of singlemode optical fibres based at the Univesity of Southampton Science Park.
ABP Marine Environmental Research provides specialist consultancy services on coastal, estuarine and marine developments and conservation projects and is situated in Town Quay in Southampton
IBM UK Laboratories are located in Winchester and deliver IT business and technology solutions for companies and organisations:
QinetiQ is a research and development organisation providing consultancy to the private and public sectors including the defence industry, health sector, security and transport