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Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Seven steps to dual publication
The dual publication model for research involves creating two versions of a research paper : one for fellow academics , and one for practitioners . Juggle the two with these seven steps
How a career framework for knowledge exchange can foster a culture of professional growth
A career framework can provide pathways for personal and professional development . Here , Jane Shepard explains how one arts - based institution identified the skills required …
International research needs international research professionals
When researchers in poorer countries are expected to deliver programmes to the exacting standards of funders in the Global North , it makes international collaboration …
Scholarly publishers ’ role in fostering collaboration in academia
With the infrastructure in place to exchange ideas and information , journals can enable scholars to build on their research and accelerate discovery and quality of …
Should universities meet all industry demands ?
With higher education institutions adapting their programmes to prepare students for future jobs , they risk producing corporatised graduates to a detriment of …
Unlock the potential of internationalisation in higher education
Let ’ s smash through the barriers to effective internationalisation . Here ’ s a four - part framework to do so
Three ways professional certifications can boost student outcomes
Professional certifications not only align students ’ skills with real - world industry demands but can also lead to unexpected improvements in academic outcomes . …
‘ Uncertainty is part of co - production ’
Flexibility and an open mindset can help health researchers work with healthcare professionals and patients to create better adapted services . Here , Gary Hickey …
The foundations of a successful knowledge transfer partnership
By collaborating with businesses , researchers can apply their expertise to real - world problems with tangible outcomes . Here , academics outline how they established …
It ’ s time to turn the tide on our clean energy ambitions
Universities have a pivotal role to play in inspiring the next generation to find sustainable energy solutions , from uniting researchers with business to translating innovation into …
Reimagining the role of higher education in a world of intersecting revolutions
To remain relevant , universities must shift from reactive funding requests to proactive transformation , writes Rahim Somani
Citizen science in biomedical engineering : rewards and challenges
Harnessing citizen science to progress research enriches our findings and leads to innovative solutions to real - world problems . Addressing the potential challenges of …
Influence social change with your research by building relationships
Researchers from Edinburgh Napier University needed to form relationships with a range of people when evaluating Police Scotland ’ s use of the drug naloxone . …
Knowledge exchange as a driver of better health outcomes
A model for how universities can collaborate with public or private sector organisations and community groups to co - develop solutions to local problems
Best practice in building business clinics
Collective advice on setting up and running a successful business clinic from experts in entrepreneurship education around the world
How to prepare students for a global working world
As universities , we need to teach our students how to operate in a global online workplace – and facilitate their opportunities to do so
Fostering a start - up culture among academic staff
An environment of entrepreneurship that supports academic staff will , in turn , have a positive impact on start - up - minded students . Here , Gavin Clark outlines …
Partnership work as a catalyst for upskilling in key employment sectors
An example of how a business school can partner with public sector and industry bodies to develop products and services that help upskill and support practice - based education
A model of authentic knowledge exchange to advance social inclusion
An example of how knowledge exchange can help remedy social injustice and bring forward previously overlooked perspectives , based on a project at Hull ’ s Wilberforce …
The Verbatim Formula : using creative arts for collaborative research
Find out how performance practices can support participatory research centred around emotionally charged lived experiences
Support for universities during a time of war : working with Ukrainian partners
Lessons on supporting universities in conflict zones , drawn from working with Ukrainian institutions after the Russian invasion
Three ways universities can enhance teacher engagement with the Sustainable Development …
Using the UN SDGs to teach core content in a ‘ real world ’ context can enhance student engagement – but what about overstretched educators ? Rebecca Watts Hull shares …
How to collaborate successfully with big business
Lessons for university teams on working with corporate business to deliver mutually beneficial projects
Seven tips for successful collaborations with other institutions
Collaborating with other institutions is a complex process , but in the current education environment , it can be transformative . Here ’ s how to make it work for all …
A good practice guide for student business placements
Advice for university educators on setting up projects in which students work directly with external partners such as local businesses , based on a pilot initiative
Equipping university students to be leaders in addressing climate change
The world is hotter today than at any time in the past 100 , 000 years . Tripp Shealy offers educational strategies for universities to develop the leaders needed in the critical …
How to preserve academic credibility when engaging with social media
As political expression on social media can harm public perception of scientists , strategies such as sharing research , separating personal and professional identities , …
Leveraging international collaborations to tackle global health challenges
Global health challenges such as cancer demand collective efforts that transcend national boundaries . Eli Vlaisavljevich shares how he leverages international collaborations …
Where there ’ s WIL , there ’ s risk
As demand for universities to support work - integrated learning rises , so does exposure to potential pitfalls such as personal injury and reputational harm . What can …
THE podcast : knowledge exchange and data management as drivers of research and innovation
The University of Oxford ’ s pro vice - chancellor for innovation on how universities and industry can work together for the benefit of all , plus a leading data scientist on why …
What I learned about knowledge transfer with policymakers during my parliamentary fellowship
Advice on how to share your research with the aim of maximising knowledge transfer among policymakers in parliament
How Indian universities can address the country ’ s talent crisis
Higher education ’ s role in preparing students for real - world jobs includes forging strong industry partnerships , establishing pathways into apprenticeships and …
How to bring teaching , research and knowledge exchange together
By getting students involved in real - world ‘ live ’ projects , academics can integrate research and knowledge exchange into teaching , resulting in positive impacts …
Host a competition to foster creativity and innovation at your institution
Challenging and rewarding staff for coming up with innovative solutions can help your institution become more adaptable and forward - thinking
‘ Doing human ’ : ways for researchers to make patients feel comfortable to express themselves
When patient and public involvement is done in an inclusive , safe environment , it results in more relevant , higher - quality health and social care research
AI communities of practice can help us face its challenges head on
GenAI ’ s disruptive effects have driven universities to seek answers as uncertainty mounts . Communities of practice focused on the technology could provide …
Strategies to help students conceptualise their research projects
Effective conceptualisation is key when beginning any research project . Help students get off to a good start using these strategies
Academics can ( and should ) be idiots
The comedy stage can be a place for academics to be silly and let it all hang out . Chris Pahlow explores why humour is effective for scholars and the people they ’ re trying to …
Three ways to optimise your business school ’ s AI - related offering
As workforces change , chunks of business schools ’ curricula risk becoming outdated and irrelevant . Here are three ways institutions can adapt their teaching to bridge the …
Can academic prenups help overcome barriers to interdisciplinary research ?
A bottom - up approach could establish shared values , objectives , risk appetites and publication strategies as ways to mitigate challenges that hinder effective progress of …
Service and creative practice as a university administrator
Why give up or reduce teaching responsibilities to enter an administrative role ? Jim Bassett took on the position of director for simple but meaningful reasons : …
Teaching public policy research skills to tomorrow ’ s leaders
When students learn the fundamentals of public policy research , they also acquire tools to evaluate how institutions operate and how those same tools can be …
How to make enterprise activities enjoyable and impactful
Incorporating knowledge exchange and enterprise activities into demanding academic schedules can be a challenge but it doesn ’ t have to be stressful . Here are …
A framework to develop communities of practice
Supporting communities of practice across an organisation can provide extraordinary benefits . Drawn from the author ’ s experience , these tips aim to build …
Universities need to act now to bridge the Gen Z gap
Many educators are still struggling to harness the talents of Generation Z and help set them up for employment . Just a few key business changes can make …
Streamlining a move from a faculty position to a leadership role
Moving into a leadership role at an academic institution includes setting ambitious goals around collaboration and finding solutions to worldwide challenges . These …
University leaders must become entrepreneurs to address inequality
A university ’ s achievement should not always be measured by rank , facilities or number of graduates . The greater community appreciates institutions that …
THE podcast : higher education leaders on their priorities for the new UK government
What will the UK ’ s new Labour - led parliament mean for university funding , research impact , international student flows and free speech on campus ? Two higher …
Experiencing the workplace can help students ’ career readiness
How to help your graduates step straight into the world of work ? Give them a taste of it while they ’ re still students . Gaini Yessembekova and Liliya Tleukenova offer advice
How can universities make their case to a new government ?
Three key considerations to convincingly showcase the value of universities to a new government inundated by competing priorities
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