CIHE associates Philip Ternouth and Cathy Garner have recently published an article “Absorptive capacity and innovation in the triple helix model” in the International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development. Absorptive capacity and innovation in the triple helix model This paper explores the role of absorptive capacity in determining innovation capabilities at two levels. First, it seeks [...]

“Whether businesses will step up and fund the idea is something we will only find out through practical experience. They will only do it if they can see long-term benefits.” – David Docherty, CIHE Find out what industry and education leaders think of government plans to present Cranfield University as a possible model for a new [...]

CIHE held its Annual Lecture on 7th December 2011 at The Royal Institution of Great Britain. CIHE Fellowship Award The evening kicked off with the presentation of the inaugural CIHE Fellowship Award. This was awarded to ex-CIHE Trustee Sir Rob Margetts, in recognition of his lifetime achievements and contributions to  Business-University collaboration. Keynote Presentation Our [...]

http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415884662/  Including chapter entitled ‘Universities, Firms and Knowledge’ written by CIHE Associate Director Philip Ternouth. The chapter examines the creation of knowledge by universities. It draws distinctions between the way in which the classic form of knowledge creation, associated with discipline based rigour and validation by members of the knowledge creating community differs from the [...]

CIHE’s Response to Government’s Innovation Strategy Commenting on the launch of the Government’s Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth, David Docherty, Chief Executive of the Council for Industry and Higher Education, said:  “It is good to see ministers recognise that innovation and research are vital to rebalancing the economy. This announcement puts university and business [...]