Bristol Health Partners is a strategic collaboration of universities, NHS organisations and councils across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) health and care system.
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Bristol Trials Centre
Bristol Trials Centre (BTC) is a UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered Clinical Trial Unit, offering a wide range of expertise in trials methodology, study design and study management.
GW4
GW4 is an alliance of four of the most research-intensive and innovative universities in the UK: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. The Alliance enhances research collaboration to address global, societal and industrial challenges, and provides policy guidance at national and international levels.
NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West
NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West conducts applied health research with partners and others in the health and care sector, alongside patients and members of the public, to improve health and care in the West and beyond.
NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre
NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre conducts translational research bridging the gap between discovery science and definitive evaluation.
Plymouth Science Park
Plymouth Science Park was established in 1996 and is a partnership between Plymouth City Council and the University of Plymouth. It is the South West’s largest Science and Tech Hub and is host to over 100 businesses specialising in Life Science, Marine, Health Tech, Defence, Sustainable Environment and Digital Technology sectors.
South West Pharmacy Research Network
The South West Pharmacy Research Network promotes pharmacy research collaboration between pharmacy teams, healthcare organisations and universities across the south west of England.
University of Bath
The University of Bath was established on Claverton Down in Bath in 1966. Our strategy is to drive excellence in education and high-impact research, foster an outstanding and inclusive community, and enhance our strategic partnerships.
University of Bristol
Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK, ranked 51th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and a Russell Group university.
University of Exeter
At the University of Exeter, we use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy, and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision will continually move us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners, and the world around us. We are a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive Universities.
University of Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is a three-times Queen’s Anniversary Prize winner and is rated top 5 for SDG14 ‘life below water’ and top 3 for SDG 2 ‘zero hunger’ in the UK by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024.