Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Clause Samples

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. University Innovation Fund (UIF) Plan The SRUC UIF plan for 2021/22 is focused on supporting stakeholders through a post COVID-19 and green recovery in the natural economy. The transition to net-zero and improved sustainability targets in agriculture create opportunities and challenges and we have prioritised in our UIF plan for this year activities which accelerate SRUC innovations relating to digitisation and new technologies associated with novel, efficient and sustainable production systems. Reflecting the increased importance of vertical farming and local production in good food strategies, we have increased our engagement plans with local communities. We have included within our UIF plan projects that aim to enhance the entrepreneurial opportunities available to students and we ensure that all projects are inclusive and address equality, diversity and inclusion issues. The current UIF outcomes will continue to set the framework for UIF projects at SRUC and we will continue to engage in the Universities Scotland’s Research and Commercialisation Directors Group and with the UIF Collaboration Manager to develop our KE strategy and innovation strategy. Projects and activities funded through our UIF Platform Grant will continue to be match funded by SRUC. In addition, where appropriate, we always try to partner with stakeholders such as levy boards, other HEIs, companies and others to add value to activities.

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. We have staff who work across all levels of the college engaging in knowledge exchange and innovation. We are part of a cross college working group looking at the development and resource requirements of micro credentials whilst we are also instramental in developing a digital future for the college sector with our Principal leading the way with JISc and Scotland’s AI strategy. Our teaching and support staff participate in curriculum and industry forums, CDN national networks and a range of working groups looking at the future of learning and teaching to sustainability.

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. Enabling innovation is a cornerstone in Stirling’s culture, recognising the positive impact that can be realised economically, socially and culturally through its implementation. The University continues to help businesses around the world to achieve their goals by sharing our research- based knowledge and expertise across our disciplines. Never has this been more relevant than in the current economic climate and we are proud to be a leading delivery partner of the Government-supported Help to Grow Scheme, delivered through Stirling Management School via a course that is targeted at senior managers within SMEs seeking to boost their business performance, resilience and long-term growth.

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. The University is number 2 in Scotland and top 10 in the UK by KTP portfolio size and number 2 in the UK for Management KTPs. UWS is the only Scottish university to have a dedicated KTP Centre and currently has 26 active KTP projects with a combined value in excess of £5 million. See UIF in Appendix 1.

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. 5.3.1 HEIs are focusing and prioritising their knowledge exchange and innovation activity on the top priorities of a green recovery, a well-being economy and a just transition to a net zero carbon society. 5.3.2 Institutions are evolving their strategies for knowledge exchange and innovation and working with key stakeholders, for example enterprise agencies to progress the priorities of a green recovery, a well-being economy and transition to a net zero carbon society

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. ‌ Our Knowledge Exchange (KE) and innovation activities for the year prioritise the key challenges facing the natural economy, helping the businesses with which we engage to work more sustainably and more profitably to overcome COVID challenges and meet net zero and environmental targets. Our KE and Innovation activities for this year support outreach to the industries most impacted by COVID. We are retaining a focus on virtual events and on-line resources for the year, although our consultants are able to continue to support individual business through essential farm business visits during periods of tighter COVID restrictions (Section 11). In planning KE methods for this year we have moved away from large events and prioritised small groups, retaining the flexibility to run KE activities with small groups in physical or virtual formats as local rules through the year allow. A move to digital delivery methods brings advantages compared to physical events in making KE and Innovation activities more accessible to some audience sectors such as those in remote rural areas. It also facilitates the inclusion of students in innovative KE activities, with the easier inclusion in teaching programmes of live and recorded content, and students are now better able to attend industry facing seminars and evening meetings. Delivery methods accessible to students include workshops, farmer discussion groups and virtual tours of farms and trial sites. We recognise however that digital delivery does not suit all stakeholders and we have invested in additional staff resource to drive equality, diversity and inclusivity in our KE and impact delivery. Food and drink businesses are having to adapt rapidly to COVID challenges, and our new product development team are working on innovations in new food and drink products and novel production systems, including vertical farming and aquaponics. To engage students and further support the food and drinks industry we are developing ‘Thrive’ in collaboration with ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Universities. This initiative is developing a food and drink summer school for students and recent graduates, teaching them how to navigate the innovation ecosystem and think holistically about the entrepreneurial journey. Engaging with industry speakers, students will understand the business start- up process and develop their skills of entrepreneurship. Through our ‘Orchard’ programme staff are developing commercial services that will support rural...

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. An industry and academic partnership between Dumfries and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ College and Natural Power has been developed. This collaboration has initiated courses that specifically meet both the needs of the industry and the learner, providing a clear pathway from college to internship to employment. The joint BA Hons for Business between UWS and the college has further developed this year with knowledge exchange between to two institutions for best outcomes. This allows students to develop their interest at school and follow this through to a

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. SFC Expectations: What we will do in 2021 – 2022: Case Study – VIPVis: Veterinary Infection Prevention through Visualisation: What we achieved in 2020 – 2021 (please refer to our Interim OA 2020 – 2021 to see our commitments): Measures and indicators of success:

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. West College Scotland continues to be a leader in the college sector in its approach to knowledge exchange and innovation particularly in its offer to employers and in recognising the need for our staff and students to be resilient and agile in order to support Scotland’s economic recovery.