UIIN Podcasts

UIIN is going to South Africa! To prepare for the UIIN Forum in Johannesburg in April 2024, we have invited Andrew Bailey, Senior Manager Innovation at University of Cape Town, and former president of SARIMA, to bring valuable insights into the context of university-business collaboration in South Africa, dive deep into their challenges and opportunities, and share some success stories.

Dive into our conversation with Farshida Zafar, Director of the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. The discussion spans crucial topics, including the challenges of navigating organisational politics for successful innovation, tips for educators to embrace change and foster critical thinking, and valuable advice for university leaders to support innovation without hindering creativity.

Join us in the first episode of 2024, as we explore the dynamic world of innovation and collaboration with Damjan Stamcar, Principal Technology Analyst and Research Award Program Manager at Sony. Discover how Sony partners with academia and startups to unlock ground-breaking innovations, and gain insights into strategic collaborations and the fascinating stories behind Sony's Research Award Pr...

Join us on a thought-provoking journey with Professor Xiaolan Fu, Founding Director of the Technology and Management Center for Development at Oxford University, as we delve into the intersection of technology, innovation, and education, and explore how academic research can shape a better world. Discover the impact of technology on society and the economy, the challenges faced by low-income count...

Join us on this week’s episode for a hopeful conversation with Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, Chief Circular Designer for Circular Australia and founder of Disruptive Design, on redefining sustainability, design, and education. Leyla will share her journey from industrial design to sociology, emphasizing the global impact of design decisions, her unique, ethical, and slow-growth approach to entrepreneurship.

This week, we invited Patrick Cannmo, Associate Dean of Education at Jönköping University in Sweden, to discuss the unique and innovative project initiated at their the School of Engineering. The project aims to enhance students' knowledge of methods and tools in the product development process. What makes it special is its collaboration with Husqvarna, one of the largest companies in the regi...

Join us in the latest episode featuring our colleague Balzhan Orazbayeva, Manager Strategic Initiatives at UIIN. Uncover the secrets of "Boundary Spanning" - breaking down silos and connecting internal and external networks for innovative collaboration. Gain insights into how universities can better support boundary spanners, celebrating their role in driving collaboration and learn how...

In this episode, we talk about all things sustainability at Western Sydney University with Jen Dollin, Director of Sustainability Education and Partnerships. Jen explains how WSU's sustainability strategies go beyond carbon neutrality, involving climate resilience efforts and commitments aligned with the UN SDGs, contributing to their top-ranking recognition in the Times Higher Education Impac...

In this week’s episode, we have invited Paul Van Dun, General Manager of KU Leuven Research and Development (LRD) unit to tell us how it became a one-stop-shop, seamlessly integrating contract research, patenting, licensing, and more. Learn from Paul's experiences as he addresses challenges, including building researcher openness and navigating the evolving landscape of legal and compliance is...

In this week’s episode, we are in for an enlightening conversation with Daria Cecchini, Associate Director of Industry Engagement at Swinburne University of Technology. At the 2023 UIIN Conference , Daria and her team received the Strategic Partnerships Award for their ground-breaking framework aimed at identifying, strengthening, and managing strategic partners at Swinburne University. Daria will...

Join us as we gain valuable insights into the intersection of academia, the arts, and community engagement in this week’s episode with Dr. Rachel Morley , Associate Dean of Engagement in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts at Western Sydney University. In this episode, we explore the impact of curatorial engagements, the value of arts and humanities education in a changing world, and t...

In this engaging episode, we delve into the world of circular technology with Maurits Burgering, Program Director for Thematic Technology Transfer Program: Circular Technology (TTT-CT) at Wageningen University and Research. The discussion centers on the innovative TTT Program, a collaborative effort involving four Dutch technical universities and Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Res...

During the 2023 Conference, we had a fascinating discussion with Robert Giezendanner-Thoben , Director of Industry Affairs at EPFL, where we explored innovation, start-ups, and industry collaboration. Learn how EPFL nurtures entrepreneurial mindsets, and discover the dynamic interplay between industry and education.

During the 2023 UIIN Conference, we invited Emily Davies , Head of Student Entrepreneurship at the University of Exeter, to discuss how their programs empower students to take their ideas from theory to real-world success. Join us as we discover the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and learn how the University of Exeter encourages a diverse student community to embrace entreprene...

During the 2023 UIIN Conference, we had the chance to sit down with Philipp Gerbert , General Managing Director of TUM Venture Labs, to explore deep tech entrepreneurship, bridging talent gaps, and climate solutions. Learn how university and industry collaboration can drive innovation and help shape a more sustainable future.

During the 2023 UIIN Conference, we had the privilege of sitting down with Diana El-Azar , the Senior Director of Strategic Communications at Minerva Project, a San Francisco-based education innovation company that is revolutionising higher education. Join us as Diana takes us on a journey through Minerva Project’s groundbreaking approach to education, where they first created  the most innovative...

During the 2023 UIIN Conference, we had an insightful conversation with Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President of Research and Innovation Partnerships at the University of Michigan. Join us as we delve into the role of strategic partnerships in economic growth, and the vital influence of policies that can act as catalysts for fostering thriving university-industry partnerships.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Eleanor Kelly , Head of Strategy and Partnerships at UCD's Innovation Academy, as she shares her insights into the future of education and their ground-breaking Virtual Reality for Future Skills module. Learn more about how UCD's Innovation Academy is reshaping education for the fourth industrial revolution, the importance of transversal skills a...

During the 2023 UIIN Conference, we sat down with Jochen Barth , Group Leader of Networks and Transfer at Fraunhofer IWU, to discuss Serendipity Day: the innovative format that brings industry and research together to develop new ideas and applications. Learn more about how Serendipity Day navigates the needs of both industry and academia in collaborative projects.

For this week’s episode, we have invited Søren Land, Head of Incubation and Enterprising at Southern Denmark University, to discuss about the university's entrepreneurship program and its unique approach and focus on employability. We will learn how they shape students' entrepreneurial mindset, highlighting the importance of resilience, skills development, and community building. Stay tune...

Joining us this week is Ignacio Sanchez Díaz, a distinguished rector and professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. With a rich tapestry of roles in academia, he's a driving force in reshaping the future of education. Ignacio shares insights into navigating through political and pandemic challenges. Listen in as we explore the evolution of education, the power of interdisciplin...

During the 2023 UIIN Conference, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Sandra Marin Ruiz, the Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Business Development at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). She plays a pivotal role in connecting academia with regional economic developers to drive innovation and support small businesses in Florida. Join us as we discover how these principles fuel groundbr...

In this episode, we are joined by Jenny Mullery, the Community and Impact Manager at IdeasLab, the student innovation hub at the University of Galway. We will explore IdeasLab's mission to help students accelerate into the startup ecosystem and develop an entrepreneurial mindset, the Create Her initiative that empowers female students in entrepreneurship, and the challenges and successes of in...

During the 2023 UIIN Conference, we invited Anita Kocsis, Director of the Design Factory, Melbourne, from Swinburne University of Technology, to delve into the remarkable world of the Design Factory and its global network, unraveling the secrets behind their success: the art of collaboration, the enchantment of 'structured serendipity', and the boundless possibilities of cross-disciplinary...

In this episode, we have Jane O'Dwyer, CEO of Cooperative Research Australia, sharing her expertise on the unique role and impact of cooperative research centers in Australia's innovation ecosystem. Join us as we explore successful collaborations, effective partnership management, and long-term evaluation of these transformative initiatives.