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Knowledge exchange Resources on knowledge transfer in higher education including industry-university exchanges, international partnerships and reputation building to maximise impact
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Regional place - makers : how to demonstrate the economic and societal value of higher education
Higher education institutions should build a strong regional presence , addressing local issues , then find innovative ways to demonstrate their impact to the public and …
The making of : turning a research project into a documentary
To get your research findings into as many hands as possible , consider filming a documentary . James Layton , Paul Tucker and Bettina Talbot offer their advice
THE podcast : how to lead a university from the front
De Montfort University vice - chancellor Katie Normington talks about leadership , why change is best undertaken quickly , what ballet taught her about resilience and …
Seven things driving the evolution of the university in the 21st century
How can we align higher education with the changing demands of society ? Urbi Ghosh identifies the seven factors involved in transforming the university
Maximise your research impact through interdisciplinary collaboration
What ’ s the best way to achieve research impact ? Qingyan Chen makes the case for an interdisciplinary approach
How can we take research from the lab to the marketplace ?
When getting the products of your research into the hands of the people who need them , challenges arise . Vorathin Epin , Ibham Veza , Mazian Mohammad and Abdul …
Effective public - speaking techniques for university faculty
University faculty need public - speaking skills when they seek to engage students , collaborate with colleagues , secure funding and further their careers . Patty Raun …
Ideas that make a difference for the digital transformation of universities
In a series of Campus resources , UK digital adopters explore what has worked ( and what has not ) as universities go digital and where investment in technology …
Collaboration requires more than not stepping on toes
To get things done in universities , do we need to embrace conflict or find new ways to work together ? Here , three digital adopters explain why collaboration isn ’ t the …
THE podcast : what is open access ?
Experts demystify what open access and open research are , tips for best practice , and where the movement and research culture are heading
Using a business framework to advocate for international research collaboration
In this resource , Daniel Moraru uses a framework to help researchers interrogate the multi - faceted implications of international collaboration in research
Open research : what is it , really ?
Open research principles aim to foster openness , transparency , replicability and accountability , writes Steven Vidovic . Here , he offers a fresh perspective along with …
Empower ECRs to commercialise their research
Early career researchers face many barriers when it comes to translating their research into commercial success , be they a lack of time , being overlooked in favour of …
Opening doors to knowledge : making data open access
Making data open access has become a cornerstone of transparent and collaborative research practices . Here , Jon Petters provides a brief guide on how to do it , emphasising …
Using storybooks to share research with a wider audience
Storybooks offer a collegial method of sharing research findings beyond the peer - reviewed journals of academia – and putting it in the hands of the people who can best use …
As librarians , we should embrace open research
Open access represents a new opportunity , and librarians are ideally placed to implement it . Nazarbayev University ’ s library team offers their advice
THE podcast : an interview with James Purnell , president and vice - chancellor of University …
The president and vice - chancellor of the University of the Arts London talks about how AI will affect the creative sector , the connection between cities , commerce …
Driving change through knowledge : how to increase policy impact
Academic research is invaluable in informing governments and leaders so they can make decisions that affect us all . Here , Yaryna Basystyuk offers advice on …
In - person events are still necessary
Should academics be travelling to events that could be done virtually ? Drawing on her experiences at COP28 , Denise Baden shares tips on how to make the most of …
How can universities increase diversity in spin - out founders ?
Ensuring that all talented researchers can participate in spin - out leadership is core to translating world - leading discoveries into innovative and impactful businesses , writes …
Leveraging internships to empower first - generation students
Professional placements – whether paid or unpaid – offer practical , hands - on experiences aligned with students ’ academic pursuits and help level the playing …
How to drive change in a research group , part two : a step - by - step guide
Research group leaders can use business frameworks to implement change effectively , argues Daniel Moraru . Here ' s how
Multilayered interventions to foster community relationships
Key components of positive community engagement include institutional - , faculty - and course - level links , writes Tom Williamson . Here , he offers a road map for …
Using partnerships to establish and build on project success
From listening to the student voice to creating joined - up partnerships , success on major capital works depends on teamwork . Here , Dominic Wood outlines key elements …
How knowledge exchange engages and retains disadvantaged students
Offering disadvantaged students the opportunity to take part in consultancy projects where they can make an impact on complex social issues can boost …
Teaching business students how to prepare sustainability reports for SMEs
In engaging with small and medium - sized enterprises , universities can raise SMEs ’ awareness of their own climate impacts . Here , Ven Tauringana shares a model …
Advice for effective cross - team collaboration for research
Research teams that might not usually work together are increasingly required to collaborate . Here , Rob Kadel offers five principles that underpin effective project …
How storytelling boosts environmental impact and engagement
Presenting sustainability research in a story – with a protagonist , goal and resolution – can bridge the gap between complex theory and real - world results for wider …
Driving change : creating student - NGO partnerships for climate solutions
Luis Ricardo Fern á ndez Carril and Luis Gerardo Rojas Solorio reveal how to energise and empower students to take part in the fight against climate change
How do you leap from research lab to Silicon Valley start - up ?
The good news is that times of turmoil are ideal for innovation – and far more skills are transferable from bench to IPO than you might imagine . Here are eight actions that …
THE podcast : unlocking people power through citizen science
Find out how engaging non - academics in research can uncover and disperse new knowledge and ways of thinking that help shape solutions to seemingly …
Why we need a new model for professional development credentials
Close collaboration between universities and industry can help higher education address the ‘ skills emergency ’ and rebuild trust in university qualifications , writes Mick …
How can universities disrupt the gender investment gap ?
Engaging with stakeholders beyond higher education and debunking myths around women and innovation can open spin - out opportunities to more women , writes …
How to work with industry in mutually beneficial ways
Collaboration through professional societies offers students real - world learning opportunities and universities a way to enhance graduate employability . Here ’ s how to …
Shifting landscapes of social media data for research
What can researchers do in light of changes to social media platforms ’ APIs that reduce and monetise access to data ? In this uncharted territory , aspects to watch …
THE podcast : universities aren ’ t too small to lead the climate crisis fight
It ’ s easy to feel hopeless in the face of climate change , but , in this episode , two experts offer ways universities – and individuals – can make a difference to their local area …
Making the dream work : the ingredients of successful partnerships
John Miles gives advice on helping new partnerships succeed and managing issues when they arise
What distinguishes a university from a knowledge enterprise ?
In this extract , David Staley and Dominic Endicott offer 12 features that characterise institutions committed to attracting talent to their region for economic growth and …
How knowledge - sharing is making Baja ’ s wine industry the ‘ next Napa ’
Diana Celaya Tentori discusses the huge benefits of knowledge - sharing in wine research that can be applied to every academic discipline
The three key building blocks for a successful knowledge transfer partnership
KTPs offer huge benefits to all involved – as long as you have the right partner , the right project and the right graduate , explains Ruth Greenhalgh
How to foster a start - up mindset in creative sector students
In an ever - changing employment landscape , more students than ever are setting up start - ups after graduation . Richard Sant and Victoria Fabbri share how the …
How to train entrepreneurs in five steps
What training is needed to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop the skills they will need ? George Chondrakis shares five vital steps
Building blocks of university - industry partnerships for positive change
How universities can develop strategic cross - sector partnerships and trans - disciplinary research in order to boost progress towards the SDGs
Work like a scientist , don ’ t sound like one
A pitch or presentation is not a full paper – and squeezing in too much detail will only alienate your audience . Here are four tips to make your research easy to understand …
Open research is a tough nut to crack . Here ’ s how we can get started
Investment , training and incentives are required if the sector is going to rise to the challenge of truly embracing open research
Five steps for engaging policymakers with research
Five pointers to help researchers get policymakers interested in their work , based on a guide co - created by government and academics from the University of Leeds
Does the UK need an observatory for university engagement with policymakers ?
Any such project would need to guard against numerous pitfalls , but the benefits in terms of bringing together various initiatives and engendering new skills could …
Knowledge transfer partnerships : a guide to doing them well
Advice on running a successful knowledge transfer partnership , based on the experience of James Selfe and Jim Richards co - developing a portable rehabilitation …
What is the secret to leading a successful knowledge transfer partnership ?
Knowledge transfer partnerships between academics and businesses can result in innovative products and services . Tony Leslie offers 10 pointers on how to …
Make a difference : collaboration and participation in arts - led research
Artists can ’ t solve the world ’ s problems , but they are well placed to ask questions that enable ideas and creativity to emerge . And the local knowledge of communities …
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