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NSF is investing $1.2 million in a pilot effort to catalyze diverse partnerships among U.S. institutions of higher education and industry innovators. The 18-month effort will be led by Halo, an artificial intelligence-powered technology platform that helps corporate research and development teams more efficiently connect with scientific partners and bring new innovations to market faster. Halo will initially focus on matching industry researchers with academic scientists in materials science and engineering at emerging research institutions, institutions of higher learning that receives less than $50 million in federal research expenditures. “Academic-industry partnerships fuel innovation in key technology areas, leading to more opportunities for the U.S. to be globally competitive in science, technology and engineering on the global stage,” said Erwin Gianchandani, NSF assistant director for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. “To foster these partnerships that lead to innovation, it is imperative that researchers across a wide range of universities and companies connect with industry through a centralized platform that makes it easy to identify areas of mutual interest.” Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4au0dTj 📷: Nathaniel Su, The University of Akron #higherlearning #NSFfunded

Universities are evolving to address critical societal challenges! In collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology, we're excited to share our new report examining the concept of the "4th generation university." This innovative approach integrates education, research, and regional development, fostering collaboration between universities, industries, and governments. Learn more. ➡️ http://spkl.io/6044425rg #4thGenerationUniversity #Education #SocietalImpact

A “4th generation university” is an emerging concept that champions an integrated approach to education, research and innovation, with a strong focus on societal impact and regional development. The idea is that these global universities embrace local innovation with the aim of tackling societal challenges and driving regional economic growth. Elsevier and the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) partnered to produce this report, analysing the university’s influence on its local community, notably within the Brainport region. https://lnkd.in/difJVXA6 #4thGenerationUniversity #Innovation #EindhovenUniversity #SocietalImpact #RegionalDevelopment #HigherEducation #TUe #BrainportRegion #Collaboration #Research #EducationForChange #FutureOfEducation #SmartPhotonics #Partnerships #SustainableInnovation

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has topped the inaugural Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, a collaboration from Times Higher Education and Schmidt Science Fellows which spotlights the pioneering work of universities tackling global challenges. The US leads the way on cross-disciplinary scientific research, with seven institutions in the top 10 and 15 among the top 50. The top 20 features 12 universities from North America, four from Asia, three from Europe and one from the Middle East. The unique ranking uses 11 metrics to measure university performance in three areas: inputs (funding); process (measures of success, facilities, administrative support and promotion); and outputs (publications, research quality and reputation). It was created with the goal of improving scientific excellence and collaboration between universities, and aims to help institutions benchmark their interdisciplinary scientific work. Crossing traditionally narrow academic disciplines is widely seen as an important way to stimulate scientific breakthroughs and to help tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Explore the new ranking in full, and read more about its findings, here: https://lnkd.in/eJWvXf8w

Experts from Utrecht University have penned insights on open science as a collaborative international endeavor following a workshop jointly hosted by the university and the International Association of Universities. Embracing systems thinking regarding shifts in science and higher education, aimed at fostering greater openness in science and accessibility in education, ought to be a universal principle. For universities, it should represent a broad obligation. The convergence of initiatives such as the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information on open research, the #FAIR data principles for research data, and the CoARA Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, becomes feasible only when we conceive #OpenScience as a cohesive system of interconnected components.

…when you open the CODE University of Applied Sciences website, one of the first things you notice is the list of startups founded by students (“Good,—you think,—so it’s all real.”). Then you visit the “Origin story” tab and see a beautiful classic: the founder was looking to create a university he couldn’t find for himself. Well, it’s a classic for a reason. That’s what often works. Come and learn what CODE has to offer and what your university could learn from its model, its story, and its spirit. #InnovativeUniversities [Note: Views in this post are the author's own and not her employer's]

This special report, sponsored by Elsevier, examines the evolving role of universities in regional innovation ecosystems, focusing on the shift towards '4th generation universities' and their impact on innovation, partnerships and European policy strategies. #Elsevier #EmpoweringResearch #Universities #Innovation #AcademicPartnerships #PolicyStrategy #ResearchPolicy

In today’s interconnected world, academic institutions play a critical role in driving innovation and solving global challenges. To amplify their impact, it’s essential for them to showcase their research capabilities and researcher expertise effectively. Public expertise and research portals like The Ohio Innovation Exchange and University of Toronto’s DiscoverResearch are transforming the way academia and industry collaborate. These platforms create new pathways for industry partners to discover institutional assets & equipment and engage with academic expertise, unlocking opportunities for groundbreaking partnerships. 👉 Learn how to join up your research ecosystem and maximize the visibility of research assets in our recently published whitepaper: https://ow.ly/XyS050UeIPq #AcademicPartnerships #ResearchCollaboration #SymplecticElements

Grant Information For Today - IES's Transformative Research in the Education Sciences grant program supports projects that leverage learning sciences principles and advanced technology to create high-reward, scalable solutions. Transformative research projects are characterized by bold and innovative thinking, interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration, and the potential to lead to high-reward solutions. https://lnkd.in/gnmABpNh #TransformativeResearch #EducationSciences #InnovativeResearch #AccelerateLearning #ReduceInequities #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration #CrossSectorCollaboration #HighRewardSolutions #EdTechInnovation #LearningSciences #ScalableSolutions #BoldThinking

📊 #WeekendReading: New research reveals significant insights into the entrepreneurial landscape of university-industry collaborations, specifically in creating public university spin-offs. A systematic literature review of 4,427 scientific papers by Alexander Romero Sánchez et al. highlights the dynamic growth and evolving nature of these partnerships. Key Findings: 📈 An exponential increase in university spin-offs, emphasizing their role in driving innovation and regional economic development. 🌍 The UK, the US, Spain, and China lead in contributions, with notable research institutions like Utrecht University, Lund University, and The University of Manchester paving the way. 🔄 Shifts in research focus from technology transfer to innovation and collaborative networks underline the changing priorities in this field. Practical Recommendations: 🛠️ Establish supportive policies and funding mechanisms to nurture the success of university spin-offs. 🤝 Acknowledge and bridge cultural and operational differences between academia and industry to enhance collaboration efficiency. 🚀 Universities should integrate innovation into their core missions, fostering an environment conducive to socio-economic progress. The study underscores the importance of strategic planning and policy development in fostering successful university-industry collaborations, aiming to shape future research agendas and drive innovation. 📄 A pre-proof version of the article is available at Science Direct: https://lnkd.in/gWu-WtFu #UniversityIndustryCollaboration #Innovation #Research #AcademicEntrepreneurship #BibliometricAnalysis #LiteratureReview