Our partnerships
The University is proud to build partnerships with a diverse range of businesses, organisations and communities that share our mission to strengthen and sustain social and economic growth in our region.
We are the University of, and for, Bradford, which means being an open and welcoming space for all of the district’s diverse communities.
Whether it is collaborating on projects that will bring positive change, providing opportunities to enhance the experiences of our staff and students, or delivering events and activities to engage with our local communities, these partnerships are making a difference in Bradford and beyond.
Explore a range of the University’s partnerships and the activities they are delivering:
Bradford City of Sanctuary
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
News
Partnership with Bradford City AFC Extended
April 2026
We have reached a new three-year partnership agreement with Bradford City AFC which will see the us sponsor the sleeve of their training wear and become the official digital partner of the club from the 2026/27 season.
Celebrating 60 years at Bradford City AFC takeover
February 2026
Bradford City AFC received extra support from University staff and students as we took over one of the club’s home matches.
Congratulating Partners Featured in New Year Honours
January 2026
Congratulations to Bradford 2025's Dan Bates and Shanaz Gulzar and Director of the National Science and Media Museum, Jo Quinton-Tulloch, who have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.
Lantern parade lights up Festival of the Dead
November 2025
More than 200 people paid tribute to their loved ones at a lantern parade held in a Bradford district park, part of the University's own programme contributing to Bradford’s year as the UK’s City of Culture.
Bradford City stadium VR project aims to inspire other clubs
November 2025
The team behind an innovative virtual reality (VR)-inspired project featuring Bradford City AFC supporters’ memories hope it will be replicated by other professional football clubs after it was showcased at the University.
Students in pole position thanks to Santander’s UK-first app launch
November 2025
Students at the University were firmly in the driving seat during the launch of a new one-stop-shop app developed in partnership with Santander Universities UK.
Why climate change affects women more than men
November 2025
TV weather presenter Laura Tobin hosted a conference to discuss why climate change adversely affects women more than men as part of University's Bradford 2025 programme.
Bradford Energy Network to slash University’s carbon footprint by 90%.
October 2025
Bradford Energy Network, described as a blueprint for carbon reduction across the UK, is set to slash carbon emissions at the University by up to 90%.
Strong student interest as 138 students enrol in Bradford–China partnership.
October 2025
The University’s global reach continues to grow, with 138 students enrolling in the Joint College of Advanced Manufacturing, a landmark partnership with Yangzhou University in China.
Weather presenter set to shine light on climate inequality.
October 2025
National TV weather presenter Laura Tobin will host a debate on how women are unequally affected by climate change, held as part of our Bradford 2025 programme of events and activities.
People are encouraged to contribute to a commemorative lantern parade held in a park.
October 2025
The Festival of the Dead parade, organised by the University in collaboration with Cecil Green Arts, Bradford Death Cafe and Kynd, will be at Northcliffe Park, Shipley, on Sunday 16 November from 17:00 to 19:30.
Bradford City fans’ stories shared at stadium project
June 2025
Bradford City AFC supporters’ memories of the club have been brought to life through an innovative virtual reality (VR)-inspired project from the University of Bradford.
Fin-tech and applied AI partnership with Pakistan’s largest private university
June 2025
Financial technology and applied artificial intelligence form the core of a new partnership between the University of Bradford and Pakistan’s largest private university, the University of Lahore.
Bradford to open joint college with university in China
June 2025
The University has announced a new international joint college with one of China’s leading research technology universities and will welcome its first students in September 2025.
Star-studded line-up for Bradford Literature Festival
June 2025
Bradford Literature Festival 2025 will be held at a host of venues across the city, including the University, a strategic partner of the event, between Friday 27 June and Sunday 6 July.
Bradford’s alternative music scene celebrated
June 2025
Part of the University’s programme of research events to mark Bradford 2025, 'Alternative Bradford' will explore the alternative music scene in Bradford from the 1970s onwards at the newly reopened Bradford Live.
University congratulates Bradford City AFC on promotion
May 2025
Bradford City AFC have delivered a ‘feel-good factor’ to the whole district following their promotion, according to University of Bradford Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shirley Congdon.
University wins national 'Partnership of the Year' award
May 2025
The University of Bradford and New Vision Bradford/Waythrough have won a Student Nursing Times 2025 award for Partnership of the Year for an innovative drug overdose training programme.
University takes over Bradford City match
March 2025
The University of Bradford showed its support for Bradford City in style at one of the club’s home matches.
Bradford named as Adobe Creative Campus
January 2025
The University of Bradford has become one of just 19 universities across the UK & Europe to be named as an Adobe Creative Campus.
City-wide heat network will save university tens of millions in replacing aging boilers.
November 2024
The University and 1Energy recently signed a 20-year deal to connect to the Bradford Energy Network (BEN), a district heat network that will deliver renewable heat to the buildings in and around the centre of Bradford.
Studying the legacy and impact of Bradford 2025
October 2024
The impact and sustainability of the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture is being analysed in studies from the University of Bradford.
BD25 robot dog meets fans at Bradford City match
October 2024
Bradford City fans were treated to an unusual visitor at their team’s latest match - the University of Bradford’s robot dog.
Why Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture will be a game changer
September 2024
Vice-Chancellor Professor Shirley Condon says Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture will change the city forever and leave a legacy that will boost the economy and show how our University's academic research can benefit the arts and humanities.
Share your Bantams memories for university’s VR project
August 2024
Bradford City fans have been invited to share their memories of supporting the club for a virtual reality (VR) inspired project from the University of Bradford.
Museum boss looking ahead to action-packed 2025
July 2024
Jo Quinton-Tulloch has seen her dedication to Bradford recognised after being named as an Honorary Doctor of the University.
Bradford City staff taught lifesaving skills at university
May 2024
Staff members from Bradford City were taught a host of lifesaving skills during a first aid course.
University of Bradford and SSE Energy Solutions join forces to promote green agenda
May 2024
The University of Bradford has signed a strategic partnership with energy infrastructure expert SSE Energy Solutions to collaborate on education, research, and the implementation of sustainable energy initiatives.
Bradford becomes part of Santander’s UK university network
May 2024
The University of Bradford has signed a three-year partnership with Santander to help its students kickstart their careers.
Bantams’ Pointon backs university scholarship for white males
March 2024
A homegrown Bradford City first-team player has called on white males from the district to chase their dreams by applying for a new scholarship at the University of Bradford.