Developing Business-Aware Academics
@dbaa-exeter.bsky.social
Developing business mindsets, skills and networking opportunities for early-career researchers. Led by University of Exeter Business School and Chartered ABS. Funded by Research England.
UK’s failure to retain and scale science and technology causing economy to bleed out, warns Lords Committee
committees.parliament.uk/committee/19...
This new report calls for increased support for researcher career mobility, and a stabilising of the HE sector. We couldn’t agree more!
committees.parliament.uk/committee/19...
This new report calls for increased support for researcher career mobility, and a stabilising of the HE sector. We couldn’t agree more!
UK’s failure to retain and scale science and technology causing economy to bleed out, warns Lords Committee - Committees - UK Parliament
The Committee’s report warns the Government that the UK’s failure to retain and scale its science and technology companies has now reached crisis point and is causing the UK economy to ble...
committees.parliament.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
UK’s failure to retain and scale science and technology causing economy to bleed out, warns Lords Committee
committees.parliament.uk/committee/19...
This new report calls for increased support for researcher career mobility, and a stabilising of the HE sector. We couldn’t agree more!
committees.parliament.uk/committee/19...
This new report calls for increased support for researcher career mobility, and a stabilising of the HE sector. We couldn’t agree more!
Northern Ireland can be a testbed for research culture
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A great article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social this week shares interesting reflections on research culture that can be applied across the UK. We were especially interested in their stat on external collaborations!
wonkhe.com/blogs/northe...
A great article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social this week shares interesting reflections on research culture that can be applied across the UK. We were especially interested in their stat on external collaborations!
Northern Ireland can be a testbed for research culture
A new report from the Research Culture Northern Ireland initiative puts the spotlight on the nation’s distinctive research ecosystem. Members of the project team reflect on the findings and offer less...
wonkhe.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Northern Ireland can be a testbed for research culture
wonkhe.com/blogs/northe...
A great article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social this week shares interesting reflections on research culture that can be applied across the UK. We were especially interested in their stat on external collaborations!
wonkhe.com/blogs/northe...
A great article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social this week shares interesting reflections on research culture that can be applied across the UK. We were especially interested in their stat on external collaborations!
New Peer-to-Peer Framework
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Peer learning schemes can be so useful for researchers throughout their careers. This framework from Advance HE highlights some of the key features and recommendations.
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Peer learning schemes can be so useful for researchers throughout their careers. This framework from Advance HE highlights some of the key features and recommendations.
New Peer-to-Peer Framework: embedding peer learning and support across higher education | Advance HE
Lucy Chilvers and Dr Catherine McConnell from the International Association for Peer Learning and Support and University of Brighton, introduce a sector-wide initiative designed to embed peer learning...
www.advance-he.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
New Peer-to-Peer Framework
www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...
Peer learning schemes can be so useful for researchers throughout their careers. This framework from Advance HE highlights some of the key features and recommendations.
www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...
Peer learning schemes can be so useful for researchers throughout their careers. This framework from Advance HE highlights some of the key features and recommendations.
Should business schools be trying harder to help businesses?
www.ft.com/content/aa69...
Hugely interesting debate over on @financialtimes.com this week! We loved this quote: "The goal is not to turn scholars into consultants or managers into researchers, but to harness what each does best."
www.ft.com/content/aa69...
Hugely interesting debate over on @financialtimes.com this week! We loved this quote: "The goal is not to turn scholars into consultants or managers into researchers, but to harness what each does best."
Should business schools be trying harder to help businesses?
Debate: Professors argue the cases for engagement and impact — and for independent academic rigour
www.ft.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Should business schools be trying harder to help businesses?
www.ft.com/content/aa69...
Hugely interesting debate over on @financialtimes.com this week! We loved this quote: "The goal is not to turn scholars into consultants or managers into researchers, but to harness what each does best."
www.ft.com/content/aa69...
Hugely interesting debate over on @financialtimes.com this week! We loved this quote: "The goal is not to turn scholars into consultants or managers into researchers, but to harness what each does best."
Initiative to transform research support roles gets £4.5m
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We were excited to hear about this new project working to support research professionals across the sector. We look forward to seeing the results of their research!
#AcademicSky
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
We were excited to hear about this new project working to support research professionals across the sector. We look forward to seeing the results of their research!
#AcademicSky
Initiative to transform research support roles gets £4.5m - Research Professional News
Sector-wide collaboration to establish identities and pathways for research professionals receives Research England backing
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October 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Initiative to transform research support roles gets £4.5m
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
We were excited to hear about this new project working to support research professionals across the sector. We look forward to seeing the results of their research!
#AcademicSky
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
We were excited to hear about this new project working to support research professionals across the sector. We look forward to seeing the results of their research!
#AcademicSky
2025 Beauhurst report on university spinouts
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This new report analyses investments in spin-outs in 2024. It was exciting to see that investment increased by 44.3% over the previous year, highlighting the significance of these enterprises to the UK economy.
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This new report analyses investments in spin-outs in 2024. It was exciting to see that investment increased by 44.3% over the previous year, highlighting the significance of these enterprises to the UK economy.
2025 Beauhurst report on university spinouts
We are delighted to launch our annual report, Equity Investment into University Spinouts 2025, in conjunction with Beauhurst.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
2025 Beauhurst report on university spinouts
parkwalkadvisors.com/2025/10/2025...
This new report analyses investments in spin-outs in 2024. It was exciting to see that investment increased by 44.3% over the previous year, highlighting the significance of these enterprises to the UK economy.
parkwalkadvisors.com/2025/10/2025...
This new report analyses investments in spin-outs in 2024. It was exciting to see that investment increased by 44.3% over the previous year, highlighting the significance of these enterprises to the UK economy.
Civic Field Guide
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The beta version of this new guide from the Civic University Network gives some great insights on how to use partnerships to strengthen place-based impact
#AcademicSky #CivicUniversities #ResearchImpact
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The beta version of this new guide from the Civic University Network gives some great insights on how to use partnerships to strengthen place-based impact
#AcademicSky #CivicUniversities #ResearchImpact
Civic Field Guide: Terrain-Tested Pathways for Civic University Success
Explore the Civic Field Guide—a comprehensive resource offering proven strategies for universities to align people, place, policy, partnership, practice, process, and purpose for lasting community imp...
civicuniversitynetwork.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Civic Field Guide
civicuniversitynetwork.co.uk/civic-field-...
The beta version of this new guide from the Civic University Network gives some great insights on how to use partnerships to strengthen place-based impact
#AcademicSky #CivicUniversities #ResearchImpact
civicuniversitynetwork.co.uk/civic-field-...
The beta version of this new guide from the Civic University Network gives some great insights on how to use partnerships to strengthen place-based impact
#AcademicSky #CivicUniversities #ResearchImpact
New fellowship framework to strengthen UK research and innovation
www.ukri.org/news/new-fel...
UKRI is updating how it funds fellowships, splitting all fellowships into three categories. We’re especially interested in seeing the sector transition fellows in action!
#Academicsky #ResearchFunding
www.ukri.org/news/new-fel...
UKRI is updating how it funds fellowships, splitting all fellowships into three categories. We’re especially interested in seeing the sector transition fellows in action!
#Academicsky #ResearchFunding
New fellowship framework to strengthen UK research and innovation
A new approach to fellowships will make funding opportunities clearer, simpler and more effective for researchers and innovators at different career stages.
www.ukri.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
New fellowship framework to strengthen UK research and innovation
www.ukri.org/news/new-fel...
UKRI is updating how it funds fellowships, splitting all fellowships into three categories. We’re especially interested in seeing the sector transition fellows in action!
#Academicsky #ResearchFunding
www.ukri.org/news/new-fel...
UKRI is updating how it funds fellowships, splitting all fellowships into three categories. We’re especially interested in seeing the sector transition fellows in action!
#Academicsky #ResearchFunding
How Community Innovation Practitioners are reshaping place-based innovation
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This article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social this week was a great way to learn about the Creative Communities programme, and how academics can research with – not just to – local communities.
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This article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social this week was a great way to learn about the Creative Communities programme, and how academics can research with – not just to – local communities.
How Community Innovation Practitioners are reshaping place-based innovation
Rachel Connor sets out how communities can be at the heart of inclusive innovation
wonkhe.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
How Community Innovation Practitioners are reshaping place-based innovation
wonkhe.com/blogs/how-co...
This article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social this week was a great way to learn about the Creative Communities programme, and how academics can research with – not just to – local communities.
wonkhe.com/blogs/how-co...
This article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social this week was a great way to learn about the Creative Communities programme, and how academics can research with – not just to – local communities.
How academics and ‘big tech’ can learn from one another
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
This article from Steven C Currall on @natureportfolio.nature.com explores role of work culture differences in collaborations with big tech companies. Well worth a read!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
This article from Steven C Currall on @natureportfolio.nature.com explores role of work culture differences in collaborations with big tech companies. Well worth a read!
How academics and ‘big tech’ can learn from one another
Foreseeing clashes of cultures is the key to making industry-academic collaborations mutually beneficial.
www.nature.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
How academics and ‘big tech’ can learn from one another
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
This article from Steven C Currall on @natureportfolio.nature.com explores role of work culture differences in collaborations with big tech companies. Well worth a read!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
This article from Steven C Currall on @natureportfolio.nature.com explores role of work culture differences in collaborations with big tech companies. Well worth a read!
Innovation Clusters Map
www.innovationclusters.dsit.gov.uk
This new resource from DSIT is a great way to understand regional R&D strengths, and so better understand how universities can contribute to their local innovation environment.
www.innovationclusters.dsit.gov.uk
This new resource from DSIT is a great way to understand regional R&D strengths, and so better understand how universities can contribute to their local innovation environment.
Innovation Clusters MapInnovation Clusters Map
www.innovationclusters.dsit.gov.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Innovation Clusters Map
www.innovationclusters.dsit.gov.uk
This new resource from DSIT is a great way to understand regional R&D strengths, and so better understand how universities can contribute to their local innovation environment.
www.innovationclusters.dsit.gov.uk
This new resource from DSIT is a great way to understand regional R&D strengths, and so better understand how universities can contribute to their local innovation environment.
An introduction to the Local Skills Dashboard, by Frank Bowley
skillsengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/02/a...
Skills England’s Local Skills Dashboard has had an update this week. Always fascinating to understand the most in-demand skills for businesses across the country!
skillsengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/02/a...
Skills England’s Local Skills Dashboard has had an update this week. Always fascinating to understand the most in-demand skills for businesses across the country!
An introduction to the Local Skills Dashboard, by Frank Bowley
Skills England is data-driven, bringing together the right evidence to understand and respond to the nation’s skills needs. An important part of this work is supporting our partners across the country...
skillsengland.blog.gov.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
An introduction to the Local Skills Dashboard, by Frank Bowley
skillsengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/02/a...
Skills England’s Local Skills Dashboard has had an update this week. Always fascinating to understand the most in-demand skills for businesses across the country!
skillsengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/02/a...
Skills England’s Local Skills Dashboard has had an update this week. Always fascinating to understand the most in-demand skills for businesses across the country!
Researcher development study: public report
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Our academics were at the @vitae-news.bsky.social #VitaeCon2025 this week, where they attended a session about this new report on researcher development across the UK and Australia. Well worth a read!
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Our academics were at the @vitae-news.bsky.social #VitaeCon2025 this week, where they attended a session about this new report on researcher development across the UK and Australia. Well worth a read!
Researcher development study: public report - Research Consulting
Read the full report here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17158658
www.research-consulting.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Researcher development study: public report
www.research-consulting.com/researcher-d...
Our academics were at the @vitae-news.bsky.social #VitaeCon2025 this week, where they attended a session about this new report on researcher development across the UK and Australia. Well worth a read!
www.research-consulting.com/researcher-d...
Our academics were at the @vitae-news.bsky.social #VitaeCon2025 this week, where they attended a session about this new report on researcher development across the UK and Australia. Well worth a read!
KEF deserves a boost
wonkhe.com/blogs/kef-de...
With the release of KEF data, we enjoyed this piece from James Coe over on @wonkhe.bsky.social about the incredible value of KEF data
wonkhe.com/blogs/kef-de...
With the release of KEF data, we enjoyed this piece from James Coe over on @wonkhe.bsky.social about the incredible value of KEF data
KEF deserves a boost
The KEF dashboards are out and there is a trove of evidence about how universities make their places better and the economy stronger. James Coe asks whether it's time to better reward this work and fu...
wonkhe.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
KEF deserves a boost
wonkhe.com/blogs/kef-de...
With the release of KEF data, we enjoyed this piece from James Coe over on @wonkhe.bsky.social about the incredible value of KEF data
wonkhe.com/blogs/kef-de...
With the release of KEF data, we enjoyed this piece from James Coe over on @wonkhe.bsky.social about the incredible value of KEF data
KEF5: powering economic growth through smarter knowledge exchange
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The newest iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework has been released! Some fascinating data in this latest release, and a great look at the different ways university can perform knowledge exchange
www.ukri.org/news/kef5-po...
The newest iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework has been released! Some fascinating data in this latest release, and a great look at the different ways university can perform knowledge exchange
KEF5: powering economic growth through smarter knowledge exchange
Research England has published the fifth iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework that captures the full spectrum of university activity.
www.ukri.org
September 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
KEF5: powering economic growth through smarter knowledge exchange
www.ukri.org/news/kef5-po...
The newest iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework has been released! Some fascinating data in this latest release, and a great look at the different ways university can perform knowledge exchange
www.ukri.org/news/kef5-po...
The newest iteration of the Knowledge Exchange Framework has been released! Some fascinating data in this latest release, and a great look at the different ways university can perform knowledge exchange
Vitae Survey on Evaluation and Evidence in Researcher Development
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Our friends over at @vitae-news.bsky.social are running a survey on evaluating researcher development initiatives. We can’t wait to hear the results, so be sure to fill it in!
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/vitae/vita...
Our friends over at @vitae-news.bsky.social are running a survey on evaluating researcher development initiatives. We can’t wait to hear the results, so be sure to fill it in!
Vitae Survey on Evaluation and Evidence in Researcher Development
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Vitae Survey on Evaluation and Evidence in Researcher Development
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/vitae/vita...
Our friends over at @vitae-news.bsky.social are running a survey on evaluating researcher development initiatives. We can’t wait to hear the results, so be sure to fill it in!
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/vitae/vita...
Our friends over at @vitae-news.bsky.social are running a survey on evaluating researcher development initiatives. We can’t wait to hear the results, so be sure to fill it in!
Industrial strategy
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/c...
Recent government strategies have led to thinking about how universities can align with the government’s aims. These examples from @universities-uk.bsky.social are a great reminder of the amazing work universities are already doing!
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/c...
Recent government strategies have led to thinking about how universities can align with the government’s aims. These examples from @universities-uk.bsky.social are a great reminder of the amazing work universities are already doing!
Industrial strategy
Universities are critical to the success of the Government’s missions, the Industrial Strategy and to the UK’s national renewal. Read our case studies of how universities are contributing.
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Industrial strategy
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/c...
Recent government strategies have led to thinking about how universities can align with the government’s aims. These examples from @universities-uk.bsky.social are a great reminder of the amazing work universities are already doing!
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/c...
Recent government strategies have led to thinking about how universities can align with the government’s aims. These examples from @universities-uk.bsky.social are a great reminder of the amazing work universities are already doing!
Who really makes university-business collaboration happen?
www.uiin.org/2025/09/03/w...
This report from UIIN presents a great profile of the individuals involved in academic-industry collaborations. Well worth a read!
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChatter
www.uiin.org/2025/09/03/w...
This report from UIIN presents a great profile of the individuals involved in academic-industry collaborations. Well worth a read!
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChatter
Who really makes university–business collaboration happen? Insights into academic and business collaborators | UIIN
Drawing on data from over 17,400 academics and business stakeholders, this brief highlights the motivations, behaviours, and experiences that define effective collaborators. By understanding who they ...
www.uiin.org
September 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Who really makes university-business collaboration happen?
www.uiin.org/2025/09/03/w...
This report from UIIN presents a great profile of the individuals involved in academic-industry collaborations. Well worth a read!
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChatter
www.uiin.org/2025/09/03/w...
This report from UIIN presents a great profile of the individuals involved in academic-industry collaborations. Well worth a read!
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChatter