- University Homepage
- Schools & departments
- Humanities & Social Science
- Research & Knowledge Exchange
- Support for staff
- Knowledge exchange
- What is Knowledge Exchange?
What is Knowledge Exchange?
Knowledge exchange (KE) is a process which brings together academic staff, users of research and wider groups and communities to exchange ideas, evidence and expertise.
Industry, Policy, Practice and Public represent our main target groups for activity and the overall aim is to contribute to economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits to society. In practice, a lot of knowledge exchange engages across these audiences. Through mutual exchange and collaboration, the process also benefits academic teaching and research.
The methods used include:
- consultancy services and commissioned research
- collaborative research and other projects
- secondment and placement positions
- training and continuing professional development (CPD)
- licensing technologies, tools or training material
- briefings and other ways of communicating research
- events with external audiences
We can advise on the best ways of engaging and how to source funding and may be able to connect you with relevant organisations.
How we can help
The KE team is here to help develop your knowledge exchange activities. We can
- advise on opportunities to engage effectively
- help organise events
- advise on external funding opportunities and help develop bids
- identify and assess opportunities for commercialising research
- advise on opportunities for bringing income through consultancy and CPD
- providing “pump-prime” funding for innovative KE projects
We work closely with colleagues in Edinburgh Research and Innovation and other support units within the University. We also organise Learning Lunches to raise awareness about opportunities for knowledge exchange. Contact us for details.
Knowledge Exchange Strategy
Engaging for impact is the title of the knowledge exchange strategy for the College of Humanities and Social Science 2012-2016. It sets out our goals and objectives for continuing to embed knowledge exchange in the College, alongside and integrated in our research and teaching.
The strategy is further concretised and implemented by the 11 Schools, who all have a representative on the CHSS Knowledge Exchange and Impact Committee.
Edinburgh EH8 9TA
This article was published on Dec 7, 2012