What to consider

Open and collaborative working with others is at the heart of a thriving university ecosystem. Undertaking those engagements safely and responsibly is key.

Universities operate in an increasingly complex world and depending on what we are looking to do, we have a number of areas to think about.

The links below signpost to the main areas that colleagues need to think about in their activities with external organisations.

The starting point for any new interaction is due diligence. The due diligence tool should be used at an early stage of working with a new partner, to help us understand whether they are the right partner to be working with.