Code-Switch Consultants Podcast

If anyone knows Knowledge Exchange, it’s Hamish McAlpine. Previously at Research England/UKRI, he led the creation of the first Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and distributed £250 million each year to support KE across the sector. He is now Director of Policy and Engagement at Oxentia, a global innovation consultancy. In September 2025, Hamish joined Code-Switch Consultants at a Knowledge Exch...

Following the recent release of Universities UK’s report Towards a New Era of Collaboration, which calls for bold, sector-wide transformation, Sir Rob Behrens CBE and Anna Brady reflect on what it takes to lead with integrity and deliver lasting change. Drawing on Rob’s extensive higher education leadership, including his former role as Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education, and Anna’s expe...

Universities today face significant challenges, from increasing pressure to secure funding to responding to rapid changes in industry needs. Yet, one clear opportunity stands out: harnessing the power of academic consultancy. But how can higher education institutions make this happen effectively? In this episode, we explore: 🔹 Why many consultancy inquiries don’t turn into projects 🔹 The three p...

Strategies are only as powerful as the action they inspire. But how do you translate high-level goals into tangible progress, especially in complex university settings? This webinar is designed for managers and teams navigating the gap between vision and delivery. In this podcast, we explore: 🔹 Why strategies can feel like flat-pack furniture promising on the surface but often complex and unclear...