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UIIN is committed to enhancing employability and driving innovation through university-industry engagement. We are a knowledge leader on university-industry interaction, entrepreneurial universities and are dedicated to the future of higher education institutions and their impact on society.
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In this episode, Balzhan Orazbayeva, Manager Strategic Initiatives at UIIN, is joined by Rebecca Robinson, Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations at Oregon State University, to take a close look at what it really takes to design partnerships that work at scale. Moving beyond one-off collaborations, Rebecca shares how Oregon State has built a more coordinated, sector-based approach to engaging with industry and community partners.From creating a clear “front door” for engagement, to aligning internally across colleges and central units, this conversation offers practical insights for universities looking to strengthen their partnership models.
In this episode, we are joined by Oleks Osiyevskyy and Guy Levesque from the University of Calgary to unpack what it really means to rewire entrepreneurial education. Drawing on the work done at the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, they challenge the idea of entrepreneurship as just startups and commercialisation, and make the case for entrepreneurial thinking as a mindset for creating change across systems.From intrapreneurship to building inclusive pipelines that serve students, researchers, and communities alike, this conversation offers a grounded look at how universities can design education that leads to real-world impact.
In this episode, Richard Cowburn, Head of Strategic Collaborations at Karolinska Institutet, joins us to explore how one of the world’s top medical universities navigates partnerships across pharma, medtech, and public health.From building long-term alliances with companies like AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, to supporting researchers through decentralised systems, Richard offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Karolinska balances academic values with industry demands.
In this episode, Timothy O’Connell, Senior Partner and Director of the Entrepreneurship and Startup Center at H-FARM, takes us inside one of Europe’s most unique innovation campuses. Based just outside Venice, H-FARM blends education, startups, and corporate partnerships into a living lab where ideas turn into ventures—and students become founders, innovators, and intrapreneurs.Whether you're designing a startup hub or rethinking your university's approach to entrepreneurship, this episode offers practical insights and plenty of inspiration.
In this episode, Wade Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Deakin University’s Researcher Development Academy and a leading voice in research development and community engagement, unpacks what it really means to be an “impactful academic” today.Drawing on his background in education, public engagement, and researcher development, Wade reflects on why impact is not simply about metrics or outputs, but about how knowledge lives — or dies — beyond the page.From speaking to academics in bars through Nerd Night, to shaping national conversations on community engagement, one question roots his journey into impact work: What responsibility do researchers carry toward the communities they serve?
In this episode, we are joined by Joe Steensma, Professor of Public Health and Social Entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis, to discuss the value of interdisciplinary thinking, the lessons science can offer entrepreneurship, and why imagination belongs at the centre of education.Through powerful storytelling and raw honesty, Joe reflects on what it really means to learn, teach, and lead in higher education today. An insightful, provocative, and at times philosophical episode you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, we are joined by Amy Wilson, Head of Student Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship (CSE).With over 400 startups in its orbit and a strong emphasis on experimentation over perfection, CSE is redefining what entrepreneurial education looks like, especially in abusiness-only university context.Tune in to this conversation about mindset, multidisciplinarity, and creating safe spaces for students to explore innovation in all its forms.
In this episode, we are joined by Bronwyn Fox, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Enterprise at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), to explore how one of Australia’s leading research universities is redefining research excellence through collaboration, innovation, and impact. Bronwyn shares how UNSW is transforming its research culture—embedding entrepreneurship across disciplines, investing in shared infrastructure, and creating new pathways to turn discovery into societal and economic value.From building an ecosystem that connects researchers, founders, and investors, to rethinking how impact is recognised and rewarded, to fostering a culture where collaboration and co-creation thrive, this conversation offers practical insights for institutions seeking to align excellence with purpose and build research systems that truly make a difference.
In this episode, we are joined by Florence Magee, Head of Network Development and EU Programmes at Skillnet Ireland, to explore how one of Europe’s leading workforce development organisations is building future-ready talent at both national and European scale. Florence shares how Skillnet Ireland’s enterprise-led model brings industry and education together to co-design training that keeps pace with technological, digital, and green transitions, ensuring learning remains relevant, inclusive, and impactful.From embedding lifelong learning into Ireland’s economic strategy, to connecting research, innovation, and skills through European partnerships, to balancing human and technical capabilities for the future of work, this conversation offers a masterclass in collaboration.
In this episode, we are joined by Paula Berton, Scientific Innovation Executive and Academic Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Calgary’s Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, to explore how a research-intensive university is reimagining entrepreneurship from the inside out. Paula shares how the Hunter Hub shifts the focus from startups alone to entrepreneurial thinking as a mindset—building confidence, communication, and collaboration skills across disciplines. She discusses tailoring programmes for researchers, creating one-to-one mentoring with empathy, opening multiple pathways to impact (venture, policy, partnership, community), and working with faculties to bring entrepreneurial learning into curricula and co-curricula.From moving beyond a single “startup pipeline” to a pathways model that values personal growth as much as venture creation, to designing safe, energising spaces where people can try, fail and try again, to aligning language, partnerships, and metrics so more academics feel welcome—this conversation is packed with practical insights for institutions looking to turn research into real-world value without forcing a one-size-fits-all route.
In this episode, we are joined by Paul Harris, Executive Director of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU), to unpack what the evidence really says about university–industry collaboration in Australia.From reframing myths with data, to strengthening long-term structures like the Industry PhD programme, to the case for national coordination, mission-based compacts and a better balance between fundamental research and commercialisation, this conversation offers practical, system-level insights.
In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Martin, Innovation Lead at the University of Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE), to explore how one of New Zealand’s leading universities is building a generation of innovators and change makers. Lisa shares how UCE is reshaping entrepreneurship education, placing values, community and experiential learning at the heart of its model.From designing the 10-week Summer Startup Programme, to embedding Māori values, this conversation is packed with lessons for institutions seeking to empower students, nurture resilience and connect universities more deeply with industry and society.
In this episode, we are joined by Jens Eichler, Hydrogen Technology and Business Architect at 3M, to explore how they nurture ideas through its celebrated 15% Culture, which encourages employees to set aside a portion of their work time to proactively cultivate and pursue innovative ideas that excite them.Jens shares how this approach empowers employees to pursue entrepreneurial projects, foster collaboration across departments, and even build meaningful partnerships with universities.
In this episode, we’re joined by Lori Glover, Executive Director of Strategic Alliances at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL). Lori shares how CSAIL built one of MIT’s largest industry collaboration programmes, creating multiple pathways for companies to engage with groundbreaking research.From tiered partnerships and matchmaking between faculty and industry to navigating a complex university landscape, this conversation offers practical lessons on building trust, demonstrating value, and designing collaborations that last.
In this episode, we spoke with Marc Sedam, Vice President of Technology Opportunities and Ventures at NYU, about transforming one of the US’s largest tech transfer operations.Marc shares how NYU is scaling innovation, building stronger industry relationships, and even using AI to reshape commercialisation, offering practical insights for anyone interested in turning research into real-world impact.
We are joined by Ville Krannila, Head of CRM and Analytics at Aalto University in Finland, to dive into their journey of implementing and embedding a CRM culture. Ville shares how Aalto is using CRM not just as a tool, but as a catalyst to break down silos, connect data across functions, and strengthen partnerships with industry and society.From navigating cultural change and overcoming resistance to data sharing, to building step-by-step solutions that make collaboration smarter and more impactful, this conversation offers practical insights for universities striving to be more connected and manage partnerships more effectively.
In this episode, we spoke with Patrice Ludwig, Interim Assistant Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at James Madison University (JMU). We'll unpack how JMU is reshaping internships through its transdisciplinary X-Labs and a pioneering partnership with industry.JMU prepares students to thrive in diverse teams, embrace leadership flexibility, and gain the “power skills” employers value most. From rethinking traditional career pathways to tackling the challenge of retaining talent locally, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how universities can create meaningful, future-ready experiences for their students.
For this week's episode, we sat down with Robert Mark Morgan, award-winning educator, designer, and creative advocate at Washington University in St. Louis, to explore why creativity belongs at the heart of modern education. From rethinking classroom spaces to breaking down the false divide between intelligence and creativity, Robert shares how he challenges traditional academic silos, helps students embrace failure, and nurtures creative intelligence as an essential skill for the future.
In this episode, we are joined by Esther Roberts, Deputy Director for Business Development – Enterprise Partnerships at the University of South Australia, to explore how they have built a partner-first engagement model through its Enterprise Hub. Esther shares how the university has reshaped its culture, structures and systems to simplify collaboration with industry and create long-term, strategic partnerships.From sector-aligned teams to integrated service delivery, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone looking to transform how their institution engages with the outside world.
In today's episode, we explore how ASML, one of the world’s leading technology companies, builds powerful, long-term partnerships with universities to tackle the shortage of STEM talent in the semiconductor industry.Our guest, Wesley Crock — Global Manager of University Relations at ASML — shares how the company takes a strategic, ecosystem-wide approach to collaborating with universities.Whether you work in academia, industry or policy, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how partnerships can help address critical talent and innovation challenges.
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