The second iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF2) was published in September, providing us, businesses and other users with a clearer understanding of how the University of Kent’s knowledge exchange activity compares to that of other higher education institutions in the UK.
Why is this important? Because knowledge exchange is the third pillar of University assessment, alongside the REF and TEF, and has long been at the heart of our research and innovation activities. Knowledge exchange is any process through which academic ideas and insights are shared beyond the university, and external perspectives and experiences brought into academia – which includes everything from business workshops and graduate start-ups to commercialisation and public engagement.
Last month, Kent staff were given the opportunity to find out more about the KEF2 in a webinar hosted by DVC for Research and Innovation, Shane Weller, Director of Research and Innovation, Kerry Barber, Knowledge Exchange and Engagement Manager, Cat Tate and Knowledge Exchange Officer, Joe Jones. A recording of the webinar is available for staff to watch on Microsoft Stream here.
Now Cat and Joe -responsible for gathering the data which feeds into the KEF- are giving you the chance to come to them with your questions about the KEF2 on their Introducing the KEF2 ‘roadshow’. They’ll be positioned in academic divisions across our Canterbury campus over the following week, giving you the opportunity to drop-in and talk about all things knowledge exchange. Dates, times and locations of the drop-ins are as follows:
Human and Social Sciences
9 Nov, 10am-11am, KS4, Keynes
Kent Business School/Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
9 Nov, 11am-12pm, SIBSR1, Sibson
Arts & Humanities
10 Nov, 11am-12pm, CNWsr6, Cornwallis NW
Natural Sciences
10 Nov, 1pm-2pm, Howard Rogers Room, Ingram
Professional Services Departments (PSD) and Institutes
10 Nov, 2pm-3pm, Gulbenkian Cafe
All staff
11 Nov, 2pm-3pm, Microsoft Teams
Law, Society and Social Justice
16 Nov, 2pm-3pm, Moot Court
If you cannot attend the drop-in located in your Division, you are very welcome to drop-in to another session.
If you have any questions about the KEF or are wondering whether these sessions are relevant to you, please get in touch with the team at keinnovation@kent.ac.uk. You can also find out more about the University of Kent’s commitment to knowledge exchange on our website.