For Universities
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
FOR ORGANISATIONS
FOR UNIVERSITIES
FOR INDIVIDUALS
IMPACT STORIES
Why partner with IfM Engage?
Partnering with IfM Engage offers your university the chance to integrate a truly world-class module into any programme, delivered by the University of Cambridge’s renowned Institute for Manufacturing (IfM).
As part of one of the world’s top-ranked universities, IfM Engage combines cutting-edge research, industry insight, and academic rigour to craft immersive learning experiences that are both intellectually rich and practically transformative. The result? A distinctive, high-impact module that brings the prestige and expertise of Cambridge directly to your learners – be they faculty, staff, students, or executive learners – wherever they are.
With access to exceptional faculty, breakthrough ideas, and the unique learning environment of Cambridge, your faculty, staff, and students will benefit from an immersive and memorable engagement.
Our learning is designed to expand global perspectives and deliver measurable outcomes. Whether integrated into degree programmes, leadership development, or custom learning, an IfM Engage module elevates your offer and positions your institution at the forefront of innovation and technology leadership.
How do we partner with universities?
Organised by IfM Engage’s Executive and Professional Development team, all our programmes enrich universities’ curricula with theoretical components and practical tools.
We can help universities to build outstanding programmes in different ways:
WHAT MAKES US DISTINCT
Powered by the University of Cambridge
Modules are designed and delivered by world-leading academics and practitioners from one of the top-ranked universities globally, bringing the intellectual credibility and reputation of Cambridge to your programme.
Practice-led, research-driven learning
Each module is grounded in cutting-edge research from the Institute for Manufacturing, and shaped by real-world industry expertise, ensuring content that is both academically rigorous and immediately applicable.
Customisable, collaborative delivery
IfM Engage works in partnership with your institution to co-design bespoke modules tailored to your learners’ needs, with delivery formats that seamlessly integrate into existing curricula.
Immersive Cambridge experience
Learners gain exclusive access to the Cambridge environment through visits and faculty interaction, creating a distinctive and memorable experience that boosts engagement and your programme’s prestige.
Global perspective, local relevance
With experience delivering programmes with Higher Education providers around the world, IfM Engage brings a uniquely international lens while addressing local challenges, helping institutions differentiate themselves in competitive global markets.
The Cambridge experience
Studying in Cambridge offers more than just world-class academics – it’s an experience rooted in tradition and innovation. Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world.
The city itself is home to over 5,000 knowledge-intensive companies, forming the heart of the ‘Silicon Fen’ tech cluster, which contributes more than £15 billion annually to the UK economy. The University sits at the heart of one of the world’s most successful innovation and technology clusters.
Cambridge offers a unique learning environment where centuries-old colleges sit alongside cutting-edge research labs and start-up incubators.
MEET THE IFM FACULTY
Professor Tim Minshall
Dr John C Taylor Professor of Innovation and Head of the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge
Dr Letizia Mortara
Dr Rob Phaal
Director of Research (STIM, CUED), Centre for Technology Management,
Institute for Manufacturing
Professor Frank Tietze
Dr Florian Urmetzer
Associate Teaching Professor, Director Ecosystems, Platforms & Strategy (EPS) Research Group, Institute for Manufacturing
Dr Chander Velu
Judith Shawcross
Head of Executive and Professional Development
PARTNER WITH US
Enhance your programme through a collaboration with the University of Cambridge. Bring world-class research, applied insights, and a transformative international experience to your students.
Contact Judith Shawcross today to explore partnership opportunities that inspire innovation, leadership, and global academic excellence.