Murphy&Son and University of Nottingham announce new partnership
4th February 2025
Murphy and Son has announced its new partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Centre of Brewing Science, which is set to bring a wealth of benefits for the industry.
The collaboration is set to, among others, facilitate numerous graduates through apprenticeships, fellowships, knowledge transfer partnerships and post-graduate placements. It has even seen Murphy and Son’s own team expand with University of Nottingham alumni who have become integral members of the brewery’s lab and technical teams.
As part of this expanded partnership, Murphy and Son’s laboratory and R&D team will be relocating to the Centre for Brewing Science.
This move will provide them with greater access to state-of-the-art facilities, enabling to offer more comprehensive product testing services to Murphy and Son’s customers and expand its lab testing offerings to include a wider range of analysis for wine, cider, spirits as well as brewing.
Pushing boundaries of R&D
The Centre for Brewing Science is home to one of the country’s most advanced pilot brewing systems, and combined with 135+ years of brewing know-how and global reach from Murphy’s they have created a platform for the advancement of brewing excellence and innovation, the partnership has explained.
With sustainable brewing a core objective in Murphy’s history, they aim to find innovative solutions to increase efficiency and address various production challenges. The goal is to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions that enhance their drinks production processes.
‘Shared expertise will be translated into world-leading innovation’
Charles Nicholds, managing director of Murphy and Son said: “We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with the University of Nottingham. This partnership not only enhances our research and development capabilities but also strengthens our commitment to supporting the next generation of beverage producers.
“By relocating our lab and R&D team to the Centre for Brewing Science, we can leverage advanced facilities to better serve our customers and expand our testing services. Additionally, this collaboration will help us continue to push the boundaries of our R&D, finding innovative solutions to deliver on our goal of being the number one technical resource for drinks producers.”
Professor Sam Kingman, interim provost and deputy vice chancellor, added: “I am thrilled to see Murphy and Son continue to deepen their relationship with the University. “We are a centre of excellence for brewing education and research and through this partnership our shared expertise will be translated into world-leading innovation, helping to define the future of the sector.”
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