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Higher education and industry: how to work well together Advice on how universities and academics can forge mutually beneficial relationships with commercial partners
Higher education has always been a key driver of economic growth, upskilling the workforce and fuelling innovation. But with rapidly changing industry demands and funding models, the relationship between universities and the private sector is being remodelled. Institutions are working hard to meet new skills needs and forge stronger commercial partnerships. This collection of resources looks at how academia and industry can build mutually beneficial links.
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It ’ s not enough to focus solely on academic mission , but neither is it enough to think of universities as little more than training schools , says Sir Chris Husbands
The sector must come together when talk turns to promoting …
What could be more important than preparing our students for jobs in the local economy and supporting graduates to become …
Strategies to train students in three transferable skills wanted by employers
Two simple teaching methods that faculty can use in the classroom to train students in the communication , problem - solving and …
Helping students to see the future career value of their work - integrated learning
Real - world experience and outputs tailored to industry allow students to see the relevance of what they learn in the classroom
Do our students need to be book smart or street smart ? They need to be both
Employers want talent to jump right in and fulfil new tasks without a lot of coaching . Project - based learning will help prepare students for this new way of thinking and working
Contextual learning : linking learning to the real world
Experience in the professional world can set your students up for a seamless transfer from higher education to the world of work
Pivoting university course offerings to upskill the workforce
Teresa Ironside outlines how universities can develop their course portfolio to meet changing workplace skills demands and …
Universities need to prepare for the mature student onslaught
Higher ed is notoriously bad at attracting and accommodating mature students . Given the workforce shifts spawned by the …
Short online courses can grease the wheels of student employability
The degree has transitioned from differentiating factor to basic benchmark . Online microcredentials can help graduates stand …
Dragon ’ s zen : how to handle the jump from HE to a commercial venture
The learning curve is steep when leaving academia for an entrepreneurial adventure . John Miles outlines what to expect and says the skills you learned as a researcher can help
We must rethink PhDs to smash barriers and ensure bioscience success
Redesigning PhD training will help develop commercially savvy researchers , address skills gaps in UK bioscience and bolster innovation , say Simon Cook and Derek Jones
Managing individual research productivity in academic organisations : …
Advice on steps institutions can take to boost the productivity and impact of researchers , based on a study by Olga …
External engagement in academia : lessons from the business world
Many academics see external engagement as a chore . Others are just unable to appreciate industry perspectives . Both are stifling the …
All together now : how to write an interdisciplinary research proposal
Advice on drafting successful research proposals to secure support and funding for interdisciplinary projects , from three academics …
Four practical tips for bringing students and businesses together
New approaches to student and employer “ matchmaking ” can help address graduate underemployment – and bring enjoyment for both sides , says Adele Browne
Community colleges are the front line for workforce innovation
As bachelor ’ s - granting institutions grow ever more focused on employability , there ’ s much they can learn from community colleges , say Vicki Karolewics and Bharani Rajakumar
Career corners : a simple way to improve student job preparation
Many students enter their final year with no idea what they wish to do after university . Career corners aim to help by providing job …
Tips on bringing expert professionals to class to support learning
Capturing students ’ attention can be a challenge for teachers . We propose bringing the real world to the classroom through …
Preparing students for an uncertain future through career planning
Lessons in engaging students in future career planning and preparation as part of their university studies , shared by Stephen …
