@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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
A photo of PhD researcher Jack Jarvis standing next to an open cylindrical fish tank while reading a sheet of paper. Overlaid is the DBAA logo and text reading "readings round-up"
Every Friday, we share 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 recent favourites:
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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!
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
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
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 recent favourites:
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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!
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!
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
A photo of Dr Jo Bowler speaking at a DBAA event. 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 recent favourites:
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
A photo of two scientists inspecting trays full of basil plants. To the left of the photo is the DBAA logo and text reading: Research support survey Do you support academic researchers? Take part in our industry engagement survey to help shape DBAA provision for researchers across the country! To the right of the text is a QR code to the survey. At the bottom of the image is the logos of the University of Exeter Business School, the Chartered Association of Business Schools, and Research England
If you support the professional development of academic researchers, we want to hear from you!
Share your thoughts via our 10-15 minute survey here: exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Note: if you already filled this out in June/July, thank you! Please don't submit another response
Town and gown: The role of universities in city economies
www.centreforcities.org/publication/...
This new report from @centreforcities.bsky.social explores the role that universities play in supporting local economies. We were particularly interested in its findings about spin-out companies!
Industry engagement matters for doctoral candidates, too
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/indus...
This fascinating article from Adnan Syed Muhammad on @timeshighered.bsky.social gives guidance for PhD students about the value of industry engagement for research impact and career prospects
Assessment of priority skills to 2030
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Skills England’s newest report is here, looking at the skills needs of 10 priority sectors in the UK. An interesting guiding document for anyone thinking about industry skills needs!
An early career researcher’s guide to impact
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/early...
We loved this article from Andy Phippen and Louise Rutt over on @timeshighered.bsky.social. “Don’t be afraid to reach out to people who have been on this journey for longer.” - we couldn’t agree more!
A photo of a group of people sitting at a round table. In the centre is a woman gesturing with a pen while she speaks. 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 recent favourites:
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
Remember to get your applications in soon for our Project Officer role!
#AcademicSky #UniversityJobs #UKHE
A photo of the DBAA team in front of two large windows showing the London skyline. Above the photo is the logos of the DBAA project, the University of Exeter Business School, the Chartered Association of Business Schools, and Research England. Below the photo is text reading: Join our team We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic new member of the team to support the behind-the-scenes running of the project Project Support Officer
We are hiring!
Come join the DBAA project as Project Support Officer, working behind the scenes to support the day-to-day work of the project team
🔗 exeter.joinhandshake.co.uk/jobs/203262/...
#AcademicSky #UniversityJobs #UKHE #AcademicChatter
We are hiring!
We are excited to share an opportunity to join the DBAA team as maternity cover for our Project Officer.
Find out more and apply here before August 31st: jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
#AcademicSky #UniversityJobs
Have we reached PhD saturation point?
blogs.lse.ac.uk/highereducat...
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
Business schools as engines of growth, opportunity, and innovation
charteredabs.org/insights/new...
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
#AcademicSky
Industry Fellowships
royalsociety.org/grants/indus...
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
#AcademicSky #Fellowships
The Place Navigator
civicuniversitynetwork.co.uk/resources/pl...
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
#ResearchImpact #CivicUniversities #AcademicSky
A photo of Dr Fay Manning positioning a patient's hand under an X ray machine. Overlaid is the DBAA logo and text reading "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 favourites from this week:
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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.
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #ResearchImpact #ResearcherDevelopment
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.
🔗 business-aware-academics.org/case-studies...
#AcademicSky #ResearchImpact #PhDSky
Developing Business-Aware Academics Logo. Blue, green and purple interlocking shapes.
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 👇🏻
tinyurl.com/yn4hvpm6
