Universities and technical colleges
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Supporting education, research, and technical excellence through independent expertise
Universities and technical colleges play a vital role in developing future talent, advancing research, and supporting innovation across science, engineering, design, and manufacturing disciplines. Access to independent technical expertise, specialist facilities, and real-world industry insight is essential to delivering high-quality education and impactful research.
For over 250 years, Birmingham Assay Office has been a trusted centre of technical authority in precious metals, materials analysis, consumer product safety, and market integrity. Today, we work with universities, technical colleges, and academic institutions to support research, student development, and knowledge transfer through our specialist services and laboratories.
Your challenges...
Universities and technical colleges face increasing pressure to:
- Provide students with practical, industry-relevant learning
- Support applied research with access to specialist testing and analysis
- Bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application
- Meet accreditation, quality, and funding expectations
- Equip students with skills aligned to current industry and regulatory requirements
- Develop partnerships that enhance employability and innovation outcomes
Delivering excellence increasingly requires collaboration with trusted external experts.
How Birmingham Assay Office supports you...
Analytical Testing & Laboratory Support
- Access to UKAS-accredited analytical testing laboratories
- Support for materials analysis, metal composition, and product safety testing
- Real-world testing aligned to industrial and regulatory standards
Providing students and researchers with exposure to professional-grade analysis.
Teaching Support & Guest Expertise
- Guest lectures from Birmingham Assay Office specialists
- Insight into hallmarking, materials science, compliance, and product safety
- Industry case studies to support curriculum delivery
Connecting academic learning with practical industry experience.
Research Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer
- Support for applied research projects
- Independent testing and expert analysis for academic studies
- Collaboration on innovation, sustainability, and materials research
Helping institutions translate research into real-world impact.
Student Development & Employability
- Industry exposure through real-world testing and case examples
- Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and quality standards
- Insight into career pathways across technical and scientific roles
Supporting student readiness for professional environments.
Heritage, Standards & Professional Practice
- Insight into the UK hallmarking system and consumer protection
- Understanding of standards, governance, and independent assurance
- Context for ethical practice and public trust in industry
Embedding professional responsibility alongside technical skill.
Get in Touch
If you represent a university, technical college, or academic institution, Birmingham Assay Office can support teaching, research, and student development through independent expertise, laboratory services, and industry collaboration.
to discuss partnerships, teaching support, and technical services for education.
Why choose Birmingham Assay Office?
- Heritage Authority – Over 250 years of technical and scientific expertise
- UKAS-Accredited Facilities – Professional laboratories and analysis
- Independent & Impartial – Trusted authority across industry and regulation
- Education-Focused – Experience supporting learning and research environments
“Birmingham Assay Office’s involvement brought real industry credibility to our courses. Their technical expertise and practical insight added significant value for both students and staff.“
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Contact us
Birmingham Assay office
0121 820 0773
Address
1 Moreton St, Birmingham, B1 3AX