Knowledge exchange

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

The ability to critically analyse information and differentiate fact from fiction is a skill needed far beyond higher education. So how can academics trained in evaluating evidence engage the wider public in this important process?

Too many inter-institutional collaborations are derailed due to a false belief that institutions’ tech infrastructures are too dissimilar, says John Miles

Tips on how to create a successful knowledge exchange programme that fosters a truly collaborative culture, from Milan Radosavljevic

High-quality scientific research and the values it encapsulates, such as a focus on empirical evidence over opinion, must be used to help business for years to come

Universities must work with government and industry to drive climate action. Anna Skarbek outlines key principles that should shape the approach

Politicians are novices by design, so tailoring your communications with them gives you the best chance of cutting through, says David R. Garcia

Higher education institutions can work individually and together to advance social justice well beyond their campus walls, as Pardis Mahdavi explains

Ben Powell provides tips and reflections on how universities can improve student employability using Forage, a free online platform offering a range of virtual internship programmes

There is a need in academia for professors to match teaching and research with professional practice – and be fairly compensated for it