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A key element of current EC agendas and policies is that universities should develop structured partnerships with the world of enterprise in order to "become significant players in the economy, able to respond better and faster to the demands of the market and to develop partnerships which harness scientific and technological knowledge". It is suggested that enterprises could help universities to reshape curricula, governance structures and contribute to funding. In the context of the current economic downturn there is renewed urgency to building better business-university links as a means to strengthen Europe's knowledge triangle.
Aqua-tnet has a dedicated Work Package for Industry, which is coordinated and monitored by David Bassett, on behalf of the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP).
The aim is to improve the interaction and communication between industrial partners (including producers, processors, feed, pharmaceutical) and educational providers. This WP continues the work in developing a symbiotic relationship between industry and educational providers ensuring course design (including placements, exchanges etc.) and content is fit for purpose and relevant to industry requirements. This work is crucial in ensuring effective knowledge transfer to industry.
Main Objectives:
- To increase representation from and communication between the various industry stakeholders covered by the network and establish a core group of interested industry partners.
- Report on all work packages to industry stakeholders
- Encourage the industry to become more involved in student exchanges (student thesis work at MSc and PhD level, short-term student placements) as well as participation in curriculum development and evaluation
- Identify interest in implementing “lifelong learning” programmes in industry
- Provide specialised input appropriate to existing courses (visiting lecturers from Industry)
- To help the network facilitate the exchange of industry knowledge so that programmes can be fully up to date
Outputs and results:
- 11.1 Start-up Steering Committee Meeting
- 11.2 Receive and Review WP Core Group Meeting Reports
- 11.3 Identification of Specific Industry Panel/Advisors
- 11.4 Development of Cross Industry Dissemination Network
- 11.5 Core Group Meeting at Annual Event Year 1
- 11.6 Update/Tuning of Industry Dissemination Network
- 11.7 Summary Report on Annual Event
- 11.8 Receive and Review WP Core Group Meeting Reports
- 11.9 Core Group Meeting at Annual Event Year 2
- 11.10 Update/Tuning of Industry Dissemination Reports
- 11.11 Summary Report on Annual Event Year 2
- 11.12 Receive and Review WP Core Group Meeting Reports
- 11.13 Core Group Meeting at Annual Event Year 3
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