Research and Knowledge Exchange Services

Supporting collaboration, innovation and real-world impact

Research and Knowledge Exchange Services (RKES) supports Glasgow Caledonian University’s research, innovation and external partnerships. We work with researchers, businesses, public and third sector organisations, and funders to turn ideas into impactful outcomes that benefit society.

Our role is to make collaboration easy, support high-quality research, and connect GCU to opportunities that deliver social, economic and commercial impact for the Common Good.

About Research and Knowledge Exchange Services

Research and Knowledge Exchange Services provides expert support across research, innovation and workforce development. We bring together researcher development, research operations, knowledge exchange and graduate apprenticeships to offer a joined-up, accessible service, forging new pathways between research, knowledge exchange and skills.

We support collaboration from idea development and funding through to delivery and real-world impact, helping strengthen GCU’s research excellence, innovation and civic contribution.

Find out more about our research excellence and impact at GCU.

Find out more about opportunities to collaborate.

Find out more about our Graduate Apprenticeship offers.