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1 Teaching Innovation and Entrepreneurship: how can universities, industry and government encourage the next generation? Professor Jan Palmowski (Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Warwick 10 July 2014 Panel C

2 ‘At a time of sustained low inflation, attracting capital is not the problem: the key economic challenge lies in creating ideas and developing human talent’

3 How can we better develop new talent to foster innovation? Enhancing Research Capacity Creating new Networks to promote the circulation and generation of new ideas Building genuine partnerships between Research and Innovation, Universities and Industries

4 I. Enhancing Research Capacity English as the universal language of research and knowledge –Enables students and researchers to engage with top research worldwide –Facilitates student exchange

5 Research Performance and Mobility International Comparative Performance of the UK Research Base – 2011, Govt Report

6 Research Performance and Mobility International Comparative Performance of the UK Research Base – 2011, Govt Report

7 Scientific collaborations between 2005 and 2009: Brightness of lines show the density of joint publications Jonathon Adams, Nature 18/10/2012

8 Connecting researchers. Crossing boundaries. www.piirus.com

9 What is Piirus? A free online service for the research community to identify connections with thousands of potential collaborators worldwide, enabling them to build networks and explore new ideas. Developed by the University of Warwick, the central aim of Piirus is to facilitate up-to-date, quality interactions amongst the global research community.

10 Piirus – our reach Over 4000 connections made in 12 weeks Researchers from over 700 institutions globally

11 Piirus members – what they say Shane McLeod, University of Stirling, UK “I hope to attract some potential collaborators on Viking-related projects, including people from fields that I may not immediately think of in terms of collaboration, thereby opening exciting and unusual research paths.” Marcos Garcia-Fuentes, Santiago de Compostela, Spain “I work on nanotechnology and advanced materials. There is an obvious need to collaborate with other researchers in specialized fields to test and translate to practice many of the concepts developed in our lab. Tools such as Piirus can make strides towards this new way of doing things.“ Maryam Moula Bakhsh, Dow University, Pakistan “As we are all aware that science today is changing rapidly and becoming more complex, no single researcher can bring all expertise towards development and advancement. Piirus will help to share knowledge, boost creativity and enhance feelings of being connected in their work as a researcher.”

12 III. Fostering Innovation through new Partnerships Case Study: Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) Key: Genuine Partnership and Collaboration, always based on – and informed by – research

13 WMG: Education with Industry Innovative industry skills programmes – 30,000 awards Major programmes, e.g. AstraZeneca and BAE Systems Technical Accreditation Scheme - 3,000 modules to date from 8 universities delivered to industry staff Innovation & Entrepreneurship Masters enabling start-ups Small Company Leadership and Management Development Programme, sponsored by Santander Training banks on investment decisions in manufacturing e.g. Barclays, Lloyds, RBS and Santander

14 WMG: Education

15 WMG Academy for Young Engineers WMG Academy for Young Engineers A business-focused, business-led innovative school 640 students aged 14-19, studying Engineering with Digital Technology as a cross-cutting theme 12 core companies involved in developing and delivering the curriculum £20m Department for Education funded new building opened 2014

16 Higher Apprentices Higher Apprentices Addressing shortage of graduate engineers Applied Engineering Programme: Industry funded programme integrating innovation, research and education Taken by individuals at their workplace including new Higher Apprentices Easing entry to HE for new participants and return to study for existing staff Jaguar Land Rover, Network Rail, Rolls-Royce sponsoring initial cohort

17 WMG: Automotive Research Premium Automotive R&D Programme (PARD) Four year strategic programme with Jaguar Land Rover and 170 supplier companies 17 research projects with wide dissemination through 2 skills projects Numerous implementations in existing and new vehicles

18 Conclusion Innovation through: –Communication –Research –Partnership –Dialogue –Flexible, adaptible funding models –‘no risk, no fun’….


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