The training of post-graduate and post-doctoral researchers
The generation of high quality publications in basic and applied research
The provision of state-of-the-art facilities in a small number of specialisms
The development of high quality research collaborations with industrial partners that support economic development
The generation of quality intellectual property (IP) of value to the Institute and to industrial collaborators and the exploitation of this IP through patents, licences and spin out companies
The provision of significantly improved opportunities for research collaboration
The provision of specialised training services in advanced topics within the core competence of the Institute
