The Research and Employer Engagement Office (REEO) is the one stop shop for employers to get in touch with the University. The purpose of REEO is to support development, enterprise and innovation, and to enhance workforce skills by providing access to the facilities, knowledge and expertise of the University.

The University is committed to working closely with business and the community, offering support, opportunities and facilities to both organisations and individuals in the local community, business and public services.

We currently work with local businesses and public sector organisations through:

• Student work placements and projects
• Research and consultancy by academic staff
• Training advice and delivery

Working with business

Chichester District aims for pole position in tourism market

Visit Chichester is racing ahead with its vision for the future. It wants to work with local businesses to make the district one of the top tourism destinations in the country. Read more>>

University to provide leadership and management training to Brighton & Hove City Council

The University of Chichester to deliver management development training to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Adult Services and Children’s Services Departments. Read more >>

Butlins and University of Chichester Unique Partnership

Leading UK holiday resort Butlins and the University of Chichester in West Sussex, have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to define their co-operation in broad terms. This is the first time that a holiday resort has officially collaborated in this way with a university. Read more>>

Evaluating the impact of Post Office closures across West Sussex

West Sussex County Council has commissioned the study after raising its concerns with the Post Office. Research at the University of Chichester shows evidence that closures are a major inconvenience, particularly to disadvantaged groups. Read more>>

Green Tourism Industry

Subject leader for Tourism Management, Andy Clegg has set up The Green Training Company – with University backing. It provides a step-by-step approach to green accreditation in the Green Tourism Business Scheme, the largest such UK and European scheme with more than 1,400 members. Read more>>