Universities in the UK continue to face uncertainties and challenges as a result of shifts in the broader economy. While many universities are concerned about their financial viability, the sector continues to see high standards of research and rising incomes from research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) activities.<\/p>\n
More and more universities are focussing on KE as a viable route, not just to demonstrate the impact of their research, but also as a source of additional income. This shifting landscape, both of the broader economy and the HE financial portfolio, raises interesting questions for researchers and practitioners, which this workshop will try to address with new evidence and arguments.<\/p>\n
Firstly, as KE income becomes increasingly important within the universities\u2019 financial portfolio, and as the nature of engaged stakeholders evolves (notably with the increased participation of SMEs and the public sector), do universities\u2019 strategies towards KE change, and if so how?<\/p>\n
Second, what are the implications of universities\u2019 increasing KE engagement for how KTOs function, the nature of their business models, and the relationships between academic researchers and university managers?<\/p>\n
Finally, what kind of competencies are needed within universities to facilitate the transition towards the \u2018entrepreneurial university\u2019 model where KE is not just a third mission alongside the traditional teaching and research mission but permeates universities\u2019 overall engagement?<\/p>\n
A range of talks and discussions featuring academics and policymakers will attempt to address these challenges and provide concrete directions for further research and policy within the Higher Education sector in the UK and elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Event details<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday 9 September, 11:00-17:00 Programme schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n 10:30 \u2013 11:00<\/strong> Coffee, tea and refreshments Session I \u2013 Universities\u2019 KE strategies and their impact within a changing higher education landscape 11:15-11:45 <\/strong>Does dependency on private income lead to diversification of KE strategies? 11:45-12:15<\/strong> The impact of academic entrepreneurship on public science 12:15-12:45<\/strong> Perceptions and motivations for knowledge exchange in Middle-Income countries: The case of Nigeria 12:45-13:45<\/strong> Sandwich lunch<\/p>\n Session II \u2013 Drivers of the entrepreneurial university in a changing higher education landscape 13:45 \u2013 14:15<\/strong> Understanding the evolution of the entrepreneurial university. The case of English higher education institutions 14:15-14:45<\/strong> HEIs reputational effect & academic entrepreneurship: driver or barrier? 14:45 \u2013 15:15<\/strong> University entrepreneurial capacity development: what have we learnt from university knowledge exchange strategies so far? 15:15-15:30 <\/strong>Coffee, tea break<\/p>\n 15:30-16:30 <\/strong>Panel discussion 16:30-16:45 <\/strong>Closing remarks \u2013 Dr Abhijit Sengupta<\/p>\n
\nVenue:\u00a0<\/strong>Society for Research in Higher Education<\/a>,\u00a073 Collier Street, London, N1 9BE<\/a>
\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0Free<\/p>\n
\n11:00 \u2013 11:15<\/strong> Welcome and Opening Remarks
\nDr Tatiana Fumasoli<\/a> (UCL<\/a>, Editor of Higher Education Quarterly)
\nSRHE<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Chair: Dr Tatiana Fumasoli<\/p>\n
\nDr Federica Rossi<\/a> (Birkbeck, University of London<\/a>)
\nDr Abhijit Sengupta<\/a> (University of Kent<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nProfessor Markus Perkmann<\/a> (Imperial College London<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nProfessor Suma Athreye<\/a> (University of Essex<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Chair: Dr Muthu De-Silva<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDr Fumi Kitagawa<\/a> (University of Edinburgh<\/a>)
\nDr Mabel Sanchez-Barrioluengo<\/a> (University of Manchester)<\/a>
\nDr Elvira Uyarra<\/a> (University of Manchester)<\/p>\n
\nDr Chiara Marzocchi<\/a> (University of Manchester)
\nDr Mabel Sanchez-Barrioluengo (University of Manchester)
\nDr Fumi Kitagawa (University of Edinburgh)<\/p>\n
\nDr Ainurul Rosli<\/a> (Brunel University<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nChallenges and opportunities for universities\u2019 KE in a changing higher education landscape
\nChair: Dr Federica Rossi
\nParticipants: Dr Rosa Fernandez<\/a> (BEIS), Dr Muthu De-Silva (Birkbeck), Mr Adrian Day (Consultant)<\/p>\n