Coventry University is a public research university in the city of Coventry, England. It was established as a university through the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, and was formerly known as Lanchester Polytechnic until 1987 and Coventry Polytechnic until it was awarded university status.
With more than 27,000 students (as of 2013), Coventry University is the larger of the two universities in the city, the other being the University of Warwick. It has two campuses: one in the city centre of Coventry where a large majority of the university operates, and one in London. The campus in Coventry is currently undergoing a £160m redevelopment programme. The university comprises four faculties and one school, and manages a number of commercial subsidiaries that provide business services to local and national organizations.
Supporting your business
Coventry University is one of the top universities for working with business and are proud to be seen as a ‘business facing’ university. Coventry University has invested heavily in providing support to organisations of varying sizes in a number of sectors both regionally and nationally. Support ranges from assisting new start-ups to working with established large enterprises, including access to incubator and high-tech office space and support in the Technology Park.
Coventry University Group
Coventry University is one of the top universities for working with business and are proud to be seen as a ‘business facing’ university. The commercial activities are delivered through trading subsidiaries.
Coventry University Enterprises Limited (CUE Ltd) - Coventry University Enterprises Limited is the organisation through which the University runs much of its commercial, income-generating and business-partnership work.
ACUA Solutions Ltd. - ACUA Solutions Limited works with organisations throughout the UK to support talent and capability, developing employee skills, knowledge and behaviours and enhance individual and organisational performance. By developing solutions that are delivered in the workplace and focus on real business challenges, they enable talent to realise its potential and enhance business performance.
Coventry University College (CUC) - The same quality teaching, employable graduates, strong links with industry and innovative and dynamic approach to learning as Coventry Campus, but with the advantage of proximity to the City of London, a global business and financial centre.
Coventry University Services Limited (CU Services) - CU Services Limited is a subsidiary of Coventry University Higher Education Corporation, and is the company through which the University Schools, Faculties and Professional Services deliver and manage commercial contracts – specifically consultancy and professional learning and development programmes.
