TYPSA plays a leading role on the executive boards of professional bodies and business associations. In pursuit of common goals, together they aim to improve the profession, develop activities and help society progress as a whole. TYPSA particularly fosters collaboration and alliances with scientific and academic organisations to promote excellence, innovation and development, encouraging staff to actively participate. The Group works closely with universities that offer technical courses, arranging intern placements, delivering lectures and making a major contribution to science and technology production and outreach.