Monday 19 November, 11.15am-3.30pm Barbican Centre, Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS
Led by Dr Keith M. Johnston, UEA Arts & Humanities Associate Dean for Innovation & Paul Roberts, University of Sussex Head of Business Engagement
Do you want to develop your research beyond the university, but not sure where to start?
Do you think your research could help an existing company or sector?
Working with organisations – be they commercial, arts funded, third sector, governmental – can be an incredibly rewarding experience, helping you translate your research and/or research skills to a different environment, with different demands and expectations. Working with non-HEIs is also becoming more important across the UK research landscape, with the KEF (Knowledge Exchange Framework) being mooted to start in spring 2019.
This session will offer expert advice and practical tips on identifying, approaching and working with organisations, and on the opportunities available for collaborative work. Topics to be covered will include:
- Why work with partners – what do they add?
- What do partners want?
- How do you get started – who makes the first move?
- What timescales and demands are suitable for these projects?
- What ethical / legal implications might there be?
- What happens if it all goes wrong?
- Will this help me get a job?
This session, part of the CHASE Encounters conference, is open to doctoral and early career researchers from CHASE member institutions.