UKRI and the research councils are shifting decisively towards research done with industry. This includes partnership expectations written into calls, co-created programmes, impact measured in adoption and so on. Our theme has enormous potential in many areas from digital twins, sensing and connected environments, immersive and virtual worlds. David Topping, Digital Worlds Theme Lead, is inviting The University of Manchester colleagues to complete a short consultation that will help shape how the Digital Worlds theme works with industry and business partners over the coming year. Alternatively, if you would prefer an informal conversation, David Topping would be pleased to hear from you at david.topping@manchester.ac.uk.