Collaborate With Us

Collaborate as an External Partner

We work with a wide range of external organisations, including:

• Businesses and industry
• Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
• Charities and civil society organisations
• Government bodies and policy organisations
• International universities and research institutes

Whether you're looking to co-develop research, access academic expertise, explore funding opportunities, or shape policy, we are here to help.

We offer

Access to a diverse community of interdisciplinary researchers

• Support to develop joint funding bids and research proposals
• Opportunities to co-host events, secondments, and training
• Platforms to showcase collaborative work

How to get involved

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For University of York researchers

YESI supports researchers from all departments and disciplines who are interested in environmental sustainability. We can help you to:

• Build partnerships across the University and beyond
• Identify and apply for interdisciplinary funding
• Develop impact-focused research collaborations
• Promote your research through YESI platforms and events

Formal partnerships

We also work through strategic partnerships with other academic institutions to deliver long-term impact on sustainability issues. These include collaborations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, often through joint research projects, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement.

If you’re interested in becoming a formal partner or linking your organisation with our network, get in touch.