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Collaborative Research and Enterprise

Collaborative Research and Enterprise. Professor Shushma Patel. Contents. University Research LSBU Research Assessment Research Evaluation Framework Knowledge Valorisation Knowledge Transfer Partnerships/Collaborations. University Research.

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Collaborative Research and Enterprise

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  1. Collaborative Research and Enterprise Professor Shushma Patel

  2. Contents • University Research • LSBU Research Assessment • Research Evaluation Framework • Knowledge Valorisation • Knowledge Transfer Partnerships/Collaborations

  3. University Research • Research is fundamentally important to us. It is a key reason why we are a university. Most, if not all, of the research LSBU does is of an applied nature, addressing real problems. • We wish to see the research we do used for economic, social or the cultural benefit of our community, region and nation

  4. LSBU Research Assessment • LSBU research quality profiles, determined by independent panels of experts drawn from academia, business and the public sector, assessed that 80% of LSBU submissions to the RAE is of a quality considered to be Internationally recognised. Over 40% of our research is classed as being of International Excellence with 7% of this World Leading • London South Bank made submissions to the following 2008 RAE Units of Assessment: • Nursing and Midwifery (UoA11) • Computer Science and Informatics (UoA23) • General Engineering (UoA25) • Business and Management (UoA36) • Library and Information Management (UoA37) • Social Work and Social Policy & Administration (UoA40) • Psychology (UoA44) • Sports-Related Subjects (UoA46) • Communication, Culture and Media Studies (UoA66)

  5. Research Evaluation Framework • The REF will be a process of expert review, informed by indicators where appropriate. Expert sub-panels for each of 36 units of assessment (UOAs) will carry out the assessment, working under the guidance of four broad main panels. Institutions will be invited to make submissions to each UOA, to be assessed in terms of: • The quality of research • The wider impact of research • The vitality of the research environment

  6. Knowledge Valorisation • Knowledge valorisation is the transfer of knowledge from one party to another for economic benefit. The concept of valorisation is based on the underlying metaphor of KNOWLEDGE AS A THING. It is the same metaphor that makes it possible to talk about the value of knowledge. If knowledge is like a ‘thing’, then that ‘ thing’ must have a specific value. • Value can be defined as the degree of usefulness or desirability of something, especially in comparison with other things, and is by definition subjective. Value is in the eye of the beholder. Any valuation method therefore needs to take into account this subjective nature by deliberately choosing the appropriate ‘standard of value’ (value to whom?) and ‘premise of value’ (value under what circumstances?). (Andriessen, 2005)

  7. Knowledge Transfer Partnershipsand Collaborations • London South Bank University runs a wide variety of Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects • LSBU has collaborated with over 100 companies from a diverse range of sectors and industries helping these organisations develop comprehensive technology and business solutions. • Today LSBU is a leading KTP knowledge base partner.

  8. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships • The Centre for Knowledge Transfer Aims to bring top employees and university resources to business. We believe the university can benefit from being an active partner with business. Equally, we believe business can benefit from utilizing the often untapped resources available within the university. • In 1980 The Centre began its first KTP programme and has since grown to become a leader in the field of Knowledge Transfer. We have successfully completed hundreds of projects and at any one time can have as many as 40 live projects running.

  9. What are KTPs/KTCs? Need additional expertise to improve profit Need additional expertise to improve profit Lends expertise and assists with implementing the goals of the company Lends expertise and assists with implementing the goals of the company Created by company to improve profit Created by company to improve profit Experienced graduate who works for the company to improve profit Experienced graduate who works for the company to improve profit

  10. What Constitutes a Project? • Having strategic importance to an organisation • Creating significant advancement for the company • A commercial edge • A healthy return on funding • A challenging project • LSBU has complementary expertise and knowledge

  11. Technology innovation • advanced materials, bioscience, photonics, information & communication technology • Competency innovation • high value manufacturing, digital technologies • Challenge led innovation • energy generation and supply, sustainability in built environment, healthcare • Innovation platforms • low carbon vehicles, assisted living Criteria

  12. Food Manufacture and Technology • Building Services Engineering and Construction • Human Sciences • Applied Sciences • Creative Media and Design • Health, Social Care and Wellbeing • Business, IT and Communication • Energy and Environment • Manufacturing, Engineering, Electronics and Materials Areas of Expertise

  13. LSBU KTPs

  14. Faculty of Business

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