1. Coventry University: Applied Research Strategy & Innovation Vision for the future Dr David Pilsbury Pro-Vice Chancellor of International Development

2. Overview Introduction to Applied Research Current Situation AR Strategy 2010-2015 Examples Questions

3. Introduction to Applied Research What is Applied Research? Discipline-specific Research Knowledge Transfer Activities Pedagogical Research The current AR strategy started in 2005 Brings together all elements of the University Group Driven by stretching Annual Targets

4. Current Situation AR Targets 2009/10 Achieve growth in income to £33m invoiced at the end of the year. Proportion of academic staff who are AR active to rise from 86% to 88% as measured in the HEBCI survey.

5. Current Situation Approaching the maximum funding for HEIF HEFCE designated business-facing Universities 3 Externally funded Institutes 37 Applied Research Centres and Groups Successful Commercial Operation

6. AR Strategy 2010-2015 Evolution not revolution Takes the university to the next level: AR income 20% of turnover (£40m) 90% of Academic Staff AR Active International partnerships 10% rated World Leading in REF

7. Examples Creating a fairer and just society ICoCo Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies Social Inclusion in Social Care Developing and Using innovative technologies Sonochemistry Automotive Engineering Vehicle Dynamics and Safety Control Theory & Applications Centre Promoting creative communities and cultures Design & Ergonomics ICECubes Improving human health and lifestyles Health and Lifestyle Interventions Health Design & Technology Institute

8. Examples Providing individuals with skills and knowledge for life SGI and SGARG Learning Innovation Group Reading and Child Development Encouraging sustainable economic development SURGE Sustainable Agriculture & Food

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