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For this week’s episode, we bring you the first part of our conversation with Lieven Desomviele, Lab Master at 3ID Labs, and Daria Kisina, an international business development professional and current “Labber” participating in the program.

Discover how 3ID Labs is redefining education by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, active learning, and real-world problem-solving. Uncover the essence of the entrepreneurial mindset as we explore the journey of students navigating through diverse challenges, guided by the knowledge of external stakeholders.

If you enjoy this conversation, stay tuned for Part 2, where we delve deeper into the transformative impact of 3ID Labs.

In this episode, we're joined by Maria José Herrero Villa, head of the International Unit for Research and Knowledge Transfer at Carlos III University of Madrid. We explore topics like attracting and retaining talent, the challenges of open innovation, and the future of European universities. Join us as we uncover strategies for accelerating entrepreneurship and driving regional growth, setting the stage for the upcoming UIIN Conference in Madrid.

Join us as we delve into this dynamic collaboration between TAFE, Macquarie University, UTS, Microsoft, and more. Hear from Yasminka Nemet, Future Skills Lead at Microsoft; and Matt Crocker, Strategic Advisor at University of Technology Sydney, as they share insights into creating this cutting-edge institute aimed at nurturing digital talent.

From stackable micro-credentials to industry-led curriculum development, learn how they're reshaping education and bridging the digital skills gap.

Step into the world of open innovation and strategic collaboration in this week’s episode, where we sat with Federico Matteini, Head of Strategic Foresight at Vega (EPFL) to talk about the KNOVA platform they have developed.

Explore with us how the KNOVA platform leverages its dynamic research and innovation ecosystem, where cutting-edge technologies meet real-world challenges, and discover how it bridges the gap between research and application, empowering companies to unlock new opportunities and drive growth.

This episode was recorded as part of our Building Successful Partnerships Training Program. You can find more information about it and our other professional development courses at uiin.org/training.

In this week’s episode, we delve into the intricacies of the engagement between small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and universities. Join us as we explore the strategies and challenges faced by experts Charlotte Bell (Senior Business Partnerships Manager) and Meghna Mathur (Business Partnerships Associate), from the University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division, and discover how universities can create compelling collaborations with SMEs.

In this episode, we invited Gemma Alker, Director of Innovation Central Brisbane, to discuss about the unique partnership between Cisco and Queensland University of Technology.

Gemma offers insights into how this collaboration is driving innovation and collaboration in Australia's digital landscape, as well as the "CONNECT" methodology, a 7-step framework designed to foster effective partnerships and navigate the complexities of collaboration.