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Last one before the weekend... Thanks Liz Rattray for flagging! "The collaboration between university and industry has emerged as a powerful catalyst for research impact and innovation. While some may harbour reservations about the potential drawbacks of such partnerships, a growing body of evidence demonstrates their ability to significantly enhance research outcomes. By joining forces with industry, universities gain access to invaluable resources, including state-of-the-art technology, funding, and real-world insights that would be difficult to obtain independently. However, it is essential to acknowledge the potential challenges, such as workload management, intellectual property disputes, and conflicts of interest, that may arise in these collaborations. This brief explores the benefits, challenges, and actionable recommendations for universities, industry partners, and policymakers to strengthen collaboration between universities and industry." https://lnkd.in/ew7NmbZK via UIIN

Higher Education: Research and Innovation Based on the definitions in this article it would be a stretch to conclude that higher education providers are producers of innovative outcomes. From my direct experience there is also a bit of a stigma against applied Applied Research in universityland. Possibly because it won't get researchers into top notch journals which helps with rankings which attracts international students which funds research. #RND #research #researchanddevelopment #innovation #appliedresearch #highereducation

📢 Certain Horizon Europe Programs Open Again for Swiss Researchers 🇨🇭🔬 The European Commission has decided to extend Switzerland’s participation in certain parts of the program, ensuring that Swiss researchers can contribute to and benefit from some of the groundbreaking projects funded by Horizon Europe. 🌍 This move underscores the importance of international collaboration in tackling global challenges and advancing scientific knowledge. 💡 This is a step towards greater scientific cooperation and innovative breakthroughs that will undoubtedly arise from these renewed partnerships. 🤝 As recipients of Horizon Europe funding, we are thrilled to have the renewed participation of the Swiss academic community and encourage Swiss universities to reach out to us for future R&I collaborations on Horizon Europe projects. #fundingnews #horizoneurope #eebg #euroconsults #swiss #academia #scientific #innovation #research #researchers

Building a network in and outside academia is crucial for research career and impact.

✨ Exciting Insights from the Science-Policy Interface Workshop ✨ We're glad to share that Prof. Ashish Ganvir, from Digital Manufacturing and Surface Engineering (DMS) (https://lnkd.in/d4Q5WrJp) research group from our Department, attended the enriching one-day workshop on "Science-Policy Interface for Scientists: An (Inter)national Perspective" hosted by the Swiss Young Academy in collaboration with the Geneva Science-Policy Interface. 🎯 Workshop (https://lnkd.in/dN4vtAqa) Objective: This transformative event was specifically aimed at early career researchers, equipping them with practical knowledge to navigate both the international and national science-policy interfaces. The focus was on developing scientifically competent researchers who are also politically savvy—empowered to shape changes and institutions that benefit society as a whole. 🎓 Prof. Ganvir, representing Young Academy Finland (YAF) as a part of their partnership with SYA, shared his transformative experience: "I was previously unaware of the critical role we, as scientists, can play in policy making. This workshop has opened my eyes to the impactful contributions we can make at any stage of our academic careers. I'm grateful to YAF and SYA for this opportunity." 🌐 About Young Academy Finland (YAF) (https://lnkd.in/dj5QqyxB): Established in 2017 by the Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters, YAF is a dynamic, multidisciplinary organization that promotes research and strengthens the status of science and scholarship in society. Members of YAF are carefully selected through interviews or nominated for four-year terms by the Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters, ensuring that the brightest minds are part of shaping the future of science in Finland. 👏 Thank you, Prof. Ganvir for broadening our horizons and representing University of Turku and Young Academy Finland at this significant event. We look forward to integrating these insights into our work and continuing to contribute to the interface of science and policy! #SciencePolicy #Workshop #AcademicNetworking #ResearchImpact #DigitalManufacturing #YoungAcademyFinland #PolicyMaking

Exciting news: NCInnovation is now accepting research grant applications from all applied researchers in the UNC System. NCInnovation grants provide vital support to accelerate university research projects toward commercialization. By investing in this crucial middle stage of research, NCInnovation strengthens the potential for promising ideas to reach the market, strengthening our state’s innovation ecosystem and supporting economic development in every region.   Pre-application deadline: December 13, 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7QQED-U

Facts help in discussions! Thank you Pari Johnston for bringing the importance of our research intensive colleges to the attention of our government. Matching with industry looking for that piece of research to accelerate their time to profitability and colleges skilled at research focused collaboration is critical in the economic development of Canada 🇨🇦 I invite the readers of this post to check out Profound Impact Corporation. A Canadian company with an AI solution specifically built for just this situation. Build research capability and accelerate industry growth. Check them out. #research #accelertor #industrypartners #funding #AI #solutions #Saas #colleges #universities #polytechnics #governmentofCanada

📣 ATTRACT EU explores how structured experimentation can strengthen #university-#industry collaborations, a key step in transforming academic #research into practical #innovation. The use of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) aims to improve partnership strategies, optimise engagement and address challenges faced by #SMEs and researchers. Through the NEXT project, ATTRACT is testing innovative approaches to improve collaborations and deliver more effective, data-driven outcomes. 🔎 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eeQP_C7V

🚀 Calling all doctoral students and postdocs! 🚀 Are you ready to dive into the world of collaborative research funding? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to empower emerging researchers with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in Horizon Europe applications. 🔍 What you'll learn: Overview of Horizon Europe (HEU): A deep dive into its structure with a focus on Pillar 2 (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness). EU Commission’s Funding & Tenders Portal: How to access and navigate this crucial resource. Understanding Impact: Unravel the EU Commission’s impact logic—a key consideration for successful applications. Interactive Exercises: Work with real examples from Cluster 5 "Climate, Energy, Mobility" to tackle issues like work programmes, calls, funding amounts, TRL indicators, and more. Consortium Building: Practical insights into forming appropriate consortia and submitting strong applications. 👥 The National Contact Point (NKS KEM | Nationale Kontaktstelle Klima, Energie, Mobilität) for Cluster 5 in Horizon Europe, will be there to support you every step of the way! 📅 Date: 26/09/2024 🕘 Time: 09:00 - 15:00 CET 📍 Location: DBFZ, Torgauer Str. 116, 04347 Leipzig 💡 Cost: Free of charge 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot—spaces are limited! Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your Horizon Europe journey with confidence and clarity. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eha__5gG #HorizonEurope #ResearchFunding #PhD #Postdoc #CollaborativeResearch #Workshop #Leipzig #AcademicDevelopment #Cluster5 #ClimateEnergyMobility

University collaborations are incredibly important to FOSS.    FOSS has just signed a new five-year framework collaboration agreement with Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, after the successful completion of the first agreement from 2019 that has enabled several successful projects such as:    • Projects with the two bright students next to me, Yannik Rath Refn and Rasmus Gammeltoft Jensen. They worked on a bachelor’s project about detecting unusual data in spectroscopy. They’ve been helping improve sugar beet applications as student assistants and are now starting their master’s projects at FOSS.    • Ole-Christian Galbo Engstrøm’s PhD-project about using advanced imaging techniques to analyze grains. This project, supported by Innovation Fund Denmark, is a collaboration between the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen - DIKU and the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen.    This agreement is an important step towards a future where academia and industry work even more closely together to combine their strengths in developing solutions that make a real difference in society. I have an ambition that we will soon make framework agreements with other universities as well! 💪