Join us as we delve into this dynamic collaboration between TAFE, Macquarie University, UTS, Microsoft, and more. Hear from Yasminka Nemet, Future Skills Lead at Microsoft; and Matt Crocker, Strategic Advisor at University of Technology Sydney, as they share insights into creating this cutting-edge institute aimed at nurturing digital talent.

From stackable micro-credentials to industry-led curriculum development, learn how they're reshaping education and bridging the digital skills gap.

Step into the world of open innovation and strategic collaboration in this week’s episode, where we sat with Federico Matteini, Head of Strategic Foresight at Vega (EPFL) to talk about the KNOVA platform they have developed.

Explore with us how the KNOVA platform leverages its dynamic research and innovation ecosystem, where cutting-edge technologies meet real-world challenges, and discover how it bridges the gap between research and application, empowering companies to unlock new opportunities and drive growth.

This episode was recorded as part of our Building Successful Partnerships Training Program. You can find more information about it and our other professional development courses at uiin.org/training.

In this week’s episode, we delve into the intricacies of the engagement between small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and universities. Join us as we explore the strategies and challenges faced by experts Charlotte Bell (Senior Business Partnerships Manager) and Meghna Mathur (Business Partnerships Associate), from the University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division, and discover how universities can create compelling collaborations with SMEs.

In this episode, we invited Gemma Alker, Director of Innovation Central Brisbane, to discuss about the unique partnership between Cisco and Queensland University of Technology.

Gemma offers insights into how this collaboration is driving innovation and collaboration in Australia's digital landscape, as well as the "CONNECT" methodology, a 7-step framework designed to foster effective partnerships and navigate the complexities of collaboration.

In our latest episode, we sat down with Brent Miller, Registered Architect and Managing Principal at HED, one of the oldest and largest architecture and engineering firms in the US. We discussed the future of educational spaces and effective facilities. With over 30 years of experience, Brent shared insights on working with higher education institutions to design spaces that foster collaboration, prepare students for industry careers, and integrate sustainability.

Join us for a conversation with Yogavelli Nambiar, social

We talk about the nuances in entrepreneurship education, the need for personalised approaches, the challenges women face in entrepreneurship and how to adopt entrepreneurial thinking to avoid shallow solutions.

We sat down with Hervé Harvard, Executive Director of Engineering and IT Solutions and Centre Director of UTS Rapido at the University of Technology Sydney, to delve into the establishment of UTS Rapido, an innovation hub redefining how universities support industry with R&D innovation strategies.

From addressing IP concerns to navigating cultural gaps, Hervé unveils the challenges faced in moving from research to commercialisation.

In this episode, we dive into the world of deep tech with Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovations. Supported by four universities as its founding shareholders – ANU, UNSW, USYD and UTS –, Cicada Innovations is bridging lab-to-market gaps and helping shape Australia as a global leader in deep tech. Sally shares the common pitfalls deep tech founders face and how a pragmatic commercial mindset can make all the difference.

UIIN is going to South Africa! To prepare for the UIIN Forum in Johannesburg in April 2024, we have invited Andrew Bailey, Senior Manager Innovation at University of Cape Town, and former president of SARIMA, to bring valuable insights into the context of university-business collaboration in South Africa, dive deep into their challenges and opportunities, and share some success stories.

Dive into our conversation with Farshida Zafar, Director of the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. The discussion spans crucial topics, including the challenges of navigating organisational politics for successful innovation, tips for educators to embrace change and foster critical thinking, and valuable advice for university leaders to support innovation without hindering creativity.