Why knowledge exchange is important for universities

By dene.mullen, 15 June, 2023
A guide to what knowledge exchange is, how it impacts institutions and their communities and helpful examples of knowledge exchange activities
Why knowledge exchange is important for universities
A guide to what knowledge exchange is, how it impacts institutions and their communities and helpful examples of knowledge exchange activities
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The practice of universities sharing ideas, expertise and data with non-academic partners is central to knowledge exchange. And while they have been engaging in knowledge exchange of one form or another for centuries, universities have only recently taken a strategic approach to it. This collection of resources explains the elements of knowledge exchange, from how to lead a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) and the fundamentals of  student knowledge exchange to examples of community engagement projects and industry collaborations, as well as advice on creating equitable research partnerships.

By Eliza.Compton, 6 April, 2022
No longer just guardians of knowledge, public universities are critical to the health of young democracies. To support civil society and democracy, flagship institutions must embrace their role as coordinators of open knowledge exchange
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Knowledge transfer partnerships
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Student-focused knowledge exchange
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By Miranda Prynne, 6 September, 2022
What basics must be considered in order to build a successful student knowledge exchange project? Sharon Ingram shares insight based on supporting a student-led chemistry consultancy
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3minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 1 August, 2022
Challenging students to draft or enhance Wikipedia entries is an effective way to develop their subject knowledge, research and writing skills, as Adrian Man-Ho Lam explains
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5minutes
Communicating science to the public
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By Eliza.Compton, 8 June, 2023
The crisis of confidence in science has deep origins. The answer to regaining traction is compelling stories and the skills to tell them beyond the academy, writes Bartłomiej Knosala
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 24 November, 2022
When scholars know their data well and can see their findings being ignored, they should be comfortable enough to speak out. Here, Paul McGreevy offers advice to those contemplating putting their heads above the parapet
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4minutes
Community partnerships and engagement
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Working with the public and private sectors
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