Wrexham University and Wurkplace complete Knowledge Transfer Partnership

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Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024

Wrexham University and Chester-based firm, Wurkplace have been collaborating on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) which will enhance its business locally, nationally and internationally.  

By creating the company’s in-house software, Wurkplace will now be able to offer bespoke outsourced HR services to its customers at competitive prices.

Mark Whitfield, Wurkplace Company Director, said: “We are delighted to have completed this KTP, which will transform the company through not relying on external software providers.  

“This means we are able to react to our customer needs quickly and offer a first-class service at competitive rates.  We have also taken advantage of business, computing and Marketing student placements to support the company’s cutting-edge services.”

Laura Gough, Head of Enterprise and Development at Wrexham University, said: “The Wurkplace KTP has been a great collaboration, in that it has brought business needs into the heart of our teaching, allowing our students a first-hand view of industry expectation; and allowing the academic to share his practical expertise in a demonstrable way for the benefit of the company.”

Mick Card, Regional Adviser for Innovate UK who part-fund KTP projects, added: “The success of this KTP is proof of the hard work and collaboration for all concerned.  Getting the right team in place is crucial and the partners have achieved well together.”

Funded through Innovate UK and the Welsh Government, KTPs are a three-way partnership between a company, a university, and an Associate, allowing a graduate to work on a live industry project with regular academic help and support. KTP projects apply the world-leading knowledge and expertise of academics to business-critical projects, helping companies drive business forward.

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