Introduction to Knowledge Exchange Online
This session will introduce you to knowledge exchange opportunities at the University, the support available to you, and the benefits of engaging in these activities.
Knowledge exchange (KE) encompasses a range of activities that support mutually beneficial collaborations between universities, businesses, organisations, and communities. The term is often used by universities to describe the practice of sharing ideas, expertise and data with non-academic partners. At Essex, KE looks like:
- Contract and collaborative research
- Consultancy
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provision
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
- Commercialisation of research outputs via licensing and spinouts
- Evaluation Services
- Industry-funded studentships Participating in knowledge exchange activities has many benefits.
For academics, working with an external partner is an excellent way to gain ideas, insights and data from industry which can inform and enhance research. Other benefits include:
- access to funding opportunities,
- increased academic profile,
- placement and employment opportunities for students,
- inspiration for teaching and module development,
- testing practical applications of ideas,
- and seeing the impact of research in organisations and society.
For organisations and businesses, knowledge exchange is a way to work with the University to access facilities, knowledge and expertise to help solve challenges, innovate and grow.
Join our session to find out more.
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- Date:
- Monday 6 January 2025
- Time:
- 14:00 - 15:00
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Campus:
- Online
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Academic Staff Postgraduate - Research
- Categories:
- Newcomers SfR
