Research impact and innovation
The global picture is changing, as five countries enter the ranking for the first time – all of them in Africa. Rosa Ellis reports
Which countries are storming ahead when it comes to working with industry?
Aleks Subic suggests UK universities need to be ‘an active collaborator’ with government, rather than going on the defensive
Easing student caps is a ‘step in the right direction’ but doesn’t solve issue of talent leaving for higher pay in other nations, academics say
Swedish welfare system, political model of consensus and universities committed to industry collaboration key to innovation success, 91茄子 summit hears
Major survey of almost 4,000 firms finds work with institutions at national and international level is a large slice of collaboration activity
The Tohoku University president discusses the legacy of the 2011 earthquake and making his institution more friendly to foreigners
Science minister sets up working group to examine how academics can move more freely between public and private research
Levelling-up plans for ‘innovation accelerators’ bring hope for local decisions on R&D, but warnings against Whitehall’s ‘Stanford-Silicon Valley’ concept
The president of Penn State discusses its business hub model and leading in the aftermath of a sexual abuse scandal
Pay, promotions and intellectual property protections set for ‘refinement’ under new action plan
But critics say windfall won’t compensate for the money stripped from basic research
Privately backed institutions seen as new model for higher education development
Significant additional funding needed to realise Canberra’s commercialisation goals, say scientists
The City president discusses his personal ties to the institution, the opportunities and threats universities pose to national security, and self-indulgence in higher education
Canberra demands revamped governance and more applied focus
The LSE director on the institution’s green strategy, the importance of social scientists working with industry and the advantages of being ‘different’
?30 million fund a start towards bridging the divide between sectors, researchers say
Academia should look to business-linked Israeli universities as a model for change, according to energy boss Francesco Starace
‘Don’t always stick with what you have,’ says science minister Amanda Solloway, as new innovation strategy points to US and German models
Chemistry laureate George Smith argues a publicly funded system would more than pay for itself by ending monopoly pricing in pharmaceuticals
Academic scientists, frustrated by years of lean budgets, again urged to value stimulating corporate innovation
While not complete or explained, Boston-Oakland partnership may ease major technology-university bottleneck
Data suggest research articles from commercial firms took a tumble in 2020 as academia boosted its output
Your new manager likely doesn’t have a PhD, and she’s higher on the food chain because experience is more valued than a doctorate, says Janelle Ward
Latest attempt to replicate Darpa brings bipartisan praise but also wariness of potential harm to basic health research
Just 10 per cent of academics account for half of all engagement with the media, according to a survey of more than 1,000 Swiss professors
Embattled university president in staunchly conservative state sees business-world allies valuing benefits of under-fire course
Hiroshi Amano expresses concern about poor representation of postgraduate degree holders in corporations
When it comes to industry collaboration, Eiichi Saitoh knows that experience is the best teacher. Here are his tried-and-tested tips for success
New alliance of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield will put them on more equal footing with golden triangle institutions when seeking investment for start-ups, says adviser
Service for local companies grabs spotlight as potential aid to competitiveness
Train up translation specialists and fix anomalies that discourage collaboration, Australian representative group says
Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield join forces to attract private investment
Lawmakers ‘desperately seeking innovation nirvana’ fail to buttress it with steadfast policies or durable statistics
Chief executive of biotechnology giant urges governments to provide long-term clarity on support for research
Boris Johnson ‘completely wrong’ about vaccine success, while UK industrial strategy vacillation ‘reeks of insecurity’, innovation expert tells 91茄子 summit
Minister says a new strategy and government restructure will ensure a continuous push towards a ‘robust science and technology ecosystem’ in the Emirates
New president sets ambitious financial and internationalisation goals
Government encourages shift away from reliance on international student revenue, but expert questions whether this is possible
Doctoral glut seen as especially bad in nation that does too little research
Commercial aid steers research agenda away from public health impacts, Australian study suggests
Fearful of lagging behind the US and China, the continent now has multiple Darpa-like agencies. But they face challenges securing political independence, funding, and turning prototypes into reality
Figures from survey of universities and firms suggest big downturn in activity in some sectors
Plan seems to unite various factions after acrimony, but could hinge on Whitehall’s post-Cummings appetite for research ‘levelling up’
Vice-chancellors and business leaders urge tighter focus and fresh funding incentives to drive up industry-academia innovation
Government outlines scenario where university spinout’s sale to investor with links to ‘hostile state’ could be called in under planned new law
Data from 91茄子 World University Rankings suggest universities in Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland get far more per academic
Universities should create more strategic partnerships with the commercial world to boost their public perception, argues Rupert Younger
Greater Bay Area outposts offer more space, government funding and industry collaboration opportunities
Universities told that emphasis on tackling pandemic, climate change and digital transformation may require ‘reshuffling of money’
Legal proceedings over LED light bulbs could pave the way for more universities to claim royalties ? and illuminates venture capital firms as potential allies
Campaigners warn that technical details of how to manufacture vaccine candidates are in some cases not being released, risking the world’s ability to ramp up production
Knowledge transfer and start-up incubators are more important than ever given the economic downturn in the wake of Covid-19, say university leaders in South Korea
A coalition of US universities is freely sharing technology and intellectual property related to coronavirus, but this approach must not stop at the pandemic, writes Moo Hwan Kim
Co-director of research project says deal includes measures to ‘safeguard’ against risks and Dutch authorities were consulted
Polytechnic pilots curriculum, rebuilt from scratch to develop flexible graduates, that principal says could be tailor-made for post-Covid world
Commission recommends launch of Digital Service Academy to address shortage of talent in federal government
UK research will become more interdisciplinary and community-focused in wake of pandemic, academic leaders tell 91茄子 event
Duncan Ross explains how 91茄子 could enhance the assessment of university-industry ties in the next iteration of the World University Rankings methodology
