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Getting the most out of Industry Collaboration

Who is this course aimed at?

Academic Staff
Researcher Only Staff
Early Career Researchers (ECRs)

What is this course about?

Building successful academic-industry partnerships requires more than research excellence, it demands a strategic mindset shift and practical engagement skills. This one-hour session will help you understand why business engagement matters for your research impact and career, how to align your research with national industrial priorities, and introduce practical strategies for initiating and sustaining meaningful industry relationships.

You'll learn to position yourself as a solution provider and gain insights into effective approaches for engaging with industry partners.

Details of any pre-course/programme requirements

None

Objectives

Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
  • Discover practical engagement strategies including first contact approaches, effective questioning techniques, and available support mechanisms (KTP, IAA, consultancy) from the R&I Business Development team.
  • Learn how to align your research with the UK government's Industrial Strategy Areas and frame your expertise in terms of industry-relevant outcomes and solutions.
  • Understand the strategic importance of business engagement and its role in research impact, university performance frameworks (REF, KEF, TEF), and mutual benefits for academics and industry.

Booking info:

10 February 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Places Remaining
Book your place

You can book your place on one of the courses above or add yourself to the waiting list using the "Book your place" button above.

Please note, if you experience difficulty in connecting to the waiting list, please log into MyHR separately and then click "Book your place" again. You can also contact people@hud.ac.uk if you require further assistance.

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If you do not have access to MyHR (i.e. you may be an Affiliate) please email people@hud.ac.uk confirming your full name, the name of the course you would like to attend (and date of course if applicable) and the School/Service that you work for.

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