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An example of a successful model of knowledge exchange between a University and a Local Authority

An example of a successful model of knowledge exchange between a University and a Local Authority. Angie Liversedge – Performance Improvement Manager WMDC Jess McEwen – KTP Associate: Research Development Officer. What is KTP?. Academic + commercial partnership - 30 years

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An example of a successful model of knowledge exchange between a University and a Local Authority

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  1. An example of a successful model of knowledge exchange between a University and a Local Authority

  2. Angie Liversedge – Performance Improvement Manager WMDC • Jess McEwen – KTP Associate: Research Development Officer

  3. What is KTP? • Academic + commercial partnership - 30 years • Knowledge transfer and innovation • Industry & public sector • DTI (>50% funding – research councils) • Momenta • Joint first phase application • Joint second phase application

  4. What is KTP? • Measurable benefits • Project Plan • Appointment – 2 year - Who? How? • Employed by University • Supervision, Local Management Committee • Associate development • Hey Presto!!!

  5. EXERCISE What are the potential benefits of a KTP for a Local Authority?

  6. Benefits • Knowledge Transfer • Access to academic skills and knowledge • Specific targeted project • A half price graduate! • Flagship • Potential to change culture • Potential increased networking

  7. EXERCISE What might the potential barriers/obstacles be in establishing and operating a KTP for a Local Authority?

  8. Overcoming barriers • Management buy-in? • Funding • Difficulty in recruiting • Industry focus • Sustainability

  9. Introduction to the Wakefield project Research culture

  10. EXERCISE What are the potential barriers to the development of a research culture within a Local Authority?

  11. Overcoming the barriers • Lack of time/workload pressures • Culture • Resources • Accessible research findings • Skills/training • Awareness of benefits • Organisational/managerial commitment

  12. Introduction to the Wakefield project cont... • RGF benchmarking • Ethics panel • Research mentors

  13. Benefits/barriers for KTP associates • Personal development • 10% of time • KTP training • Supervision • Networking • Experience • ‘employee’

  14. Any questions?

  15. Angie Liversedge – Performance Improvement Manager WMDC • (01924) 306864 aliversedge@wakefield.gov.uk • Jess McEwen – KTP Associate: Research Development Officer • (01924) 307915 jmcewen@wakefield.gov.uk

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