Developing Business-Aware Academics

Have we reached PhD saturation point? - LSE Higher Education With doctoral student demand outstripping supply of academic jobs, it’s time for governments, universities, and prospective PhD students themselves to take action to avoid regret, says LSE HE Blog Fel...

Have we reached PhD saturation point?

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This article from Huw Morris on the @lseheblog.bsky.social is a great look at the difficulties facing PhD graduates in the UK: with few academic jobs available, PGRs need to be ready to use their skills beyond academia

Chartered ABS publishes ‘Business schools as engines of growth, opportunity, and innovation’ The white paper outlines the strategic direction for aligning UK business schools’ contribution to the economy and society with the Government’s missions and policies

Business schools as engines of growth, opportunity, and innovation

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A hugely interesting read from our friends over at CABS, this report gives a number of recommendations for government to support Business Schools to drive regional and national growth

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Industry Fellowships | Royal Society A scheme for academic scientists who want to work on a collaborative project with industry and for scientists in industry who want to work on a collaborative project with an academic organisation.

Industry Fellowships

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The @royalsociety.org has opened applications for its next round of Industry Fellowships, designed to support career mobility and external collaborations of researchers moving between academia and industry

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Place Navigator - Civic University Network The Place Navigator is a visual tool helping universities navigate local sectors and build impactful partnerships for their civic mission.

The Place Navigator

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This new tool from the Civic University Network is a great way to understand the kinds of organisations you should look out for when collaborating with your local community

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Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action

Some of our favourites from this week:

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We're excited to share that we'll be presenting at the online component of this year's @vitae-news.bsky.social #VitaeCon2025!

Come along to our session at 1pm on the 11th of September to explore early findings from the project.

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A photo of Dr Meredith Hale holding a small print of a portrait. Overlaid is text reading: "Engaging beyond academia is not about disseminating knowledge that others lack. Being open to different kinds of knowledge allows academics to produce their best work and have impact." Dr Meredith Hale, University of Exeter

💭 Do you think working with non-academic organisations could enhance your research?

We loved this quote from our recent interview with Dr Meredith Hale!

To read the full case study, head over to our website.

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Are you at the start of your research career?

If so we want to hear your thoughts on translating your research into impact. In collaboration with @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social we are running focus groups in September.

Find out more and sign up here 👇🏻
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(Episode 122) From academia to industry and back again with the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) Quickly and easily listen to Research Culture Uncovered for free!

From academia to industry and back again

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We loved this episode of @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social‬’s Research Culture Uncovered podcast (and not just because @ncub.bsky.social's Danni Croucher gives us a mention 😉) that explores researcher career mobility!

UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research The new Prosperity Partnerships will tackle key industry challenges in areas from drug manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity.

UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research

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We’re looking forward to seeing the results of these inspiring EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships that bring together so many universities and businesses from across the country!

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: new insight report launched by Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis - Institute of Economic Development

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies

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An inspiring set of case studies feature in this new report from @theied.bsky.social and AtkinsRéalis about the economic benefits of universities engaging with local government and businesses.

Universities struggle to recognise leadership beyond the academic template Nick Quinn explores why second-career academics and pracademics challenge traditional notions of academic leadership, and why that’s exactly what universities need.

Universities struggle to recognise leadership beyond the academic template

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We loved this @wonkhe.bsky.social article from @otherdrnick.bsky.social about the importance of supporting second-career academics and pracademics, in order to benefit from their diverse insights!

UKRI investment and outputs data 2015 to 2025 Data from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) research and innovation outputs between 2015 and 2025.

UKRI investment and outputs data 2015 to 2025

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It was great to see the increase in partnership with external organisations for UKRI-funded projects over the last ten years. A trend we certainly hope will continue!

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Research funder pivots to tackle UK’s ‘five biggest challenges’ Nuffield Foundation says it wants to generate ‘viable solutions to the key social questions facing the country’ under new strategic direction

Research funder pivots to tackle UK’s ‘five biggest challenges’

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Great to see @nuffieldfoundation.org prioritising high-impact research. External engagement is a great way to accomplish this impact, and we’re excited to support researchers with this!

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Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action

Some of our favourites from this week:

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat

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The June DBAA newsletter is here!

To read this month’s and previous editions, and sign up to our mailing list, head over to our website: business-aware-academics.org/news-events/...

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£250m for green aerospace projects ahead of Industrial Strategy UK aerospace will be boosted by more than £250m funding for cutting-edge aerospace tech projects to drive greener air travel, ahead of the Paris Air Show.

£250m for green aerospace projects ahead of Industrial Strategy

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We’re looking forward to seeing the results of these projects, a number of which bring together academic researchers and industry R&D

Coaching can be a strategic act of research culture Saneeya Qureshi explains how coaching for researchers can make commitments to career development come to life Saneeya Qureshi explains how coaching for researchers can make commitments to career devel...

Coaching can be a strategic act of research culture

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Another @wonkhe.bsky.social article, this one from @saneeya.bsky.social‬, looking at the role coaching can play in research careers. Some great insights into supporting researchers to have effective, successful careers

Doctoral education in Europe today: enhanced structures and practices for the European knowledge society

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A hugely insightful report from the @eua.eu's Council of Doctoral Education gives really interesting results about doctoral training in Europe

Stronger Together: Successful University-Community… | Buila UK In its Immigration White Paper the Government proposed that higher education institutions will need to demonstrate they are considering local impacts when…

Stronger Together: Successful University-Community Collaborations

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These case studies from the British Universities International Liaison Association are inspiring examples of the impact research can have when researchers work together with regional partners!

Stronger Together: Successful University-Community… | Buila UK In its Immigration White Paper the Government proposed that higher education institutions will need to demonstrate they are considering local impacts when…

Co-creation of research agendas could strengthen policy research engagement

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This article over on @wonkhe.bsky.social is a great insight into the possible ways policy makers and researchers could collaborate on research

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Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action

Some of our favourite from this week:

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat

PGRs and ECRs at @exeter.ac.uk, make sure you’re registered for the DBAA Networking mini-series later this week! These free workshops will help you build the skills and confidence to transform your ideas into action

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The Vitae Researcher Development Framework

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The new RDF is here! Great to see this updated framework from @vitae-news.bsky.social

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Powering Ideas to Innovation

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This new report from the University of Cambridge’s UCI Policy Evidence Unit looks in detail at recent data on UK university spinouts

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Playing a vital role - Scottish Funding Council Minister launches SFC research spotlight campaign

Playing a vital role

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All of these case studies from @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social of hugely high-impact research included some form of external engagement – they really highlight the importance of collaborating beyond academia!

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Supporting early-career academics – in all their roles Academics at the beginning of their career face competing demands, and it’s often teaching that gets overlooked. Claire Farquharson and Sarah Sandford have thoughts Academics at the beginning of their...

Supporting early-career academics – in all their roles

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Great read over on @wonkhe.bsky.social about the competing demands faced by early-career academics

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MRC, NIHR and CRUK enhance support for clinical research leaders Joint coordination will provide more support to clinical researchers to transition through independence and into leadership roles.

MRC, NIHR and CRUK enhance support for clinical research leaders

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Interesting to hear about this new initiative supporting clinicians to pursue academic research. A great reminder of the huge variety in what research careers can look like!

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A photo of two people wearing lab coats looking at a computer with medical scans visible. Overlaid is the DBAA logo and text reading "Weekly readings round-up"

Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action

Some of our favourite from this week:

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat

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Exeter ECRs, just a week left to register for our Networking mini-series!

Join us next Thursday, the 19th of June, at an exciting event exploring how to identify and communicate with non-academic partners.

Find out more and register here: business-aware-academics.org/category/res...

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