Knowledge Exchange
Knowledge exchange at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) embodies our ambition to be recognised as a force for good, passionately transforming lives through academic and civic engagement. It refers to the transfer of ideas, expertise, or skills, often resulting from collaboration between the university and businesses, communities, third sector organisations, or government entities.
How NTU's Knowledge Exchange Partnerships Drive Societal Progress
The process not only informs NTU’s thinking and enriches our work but also makes a tangible difference in people’s lives. It is a core element of NTU’s strategy, “University, reimagined,” developed in consultation with local stakeholders. Through strategic partnerships with a wide range of organisations and a commitment to supporting local communities and SMEs, NTU leverages knowledge exchange to tackle society’s toughest challenges and drive positive change.
NTU has strategic partnerships with a wide range of UK organisations, including Santander, Fujitsu, and Nottingham Castle Trust, supporting over 6,000 organisations from local SMEs to multinational corporations. Collaboration with the University of Nottingham and other local partners is highlighted, particularly through the Universities for Nottingham Civic Agreement, to support local communities.
Key Aspects of The Knowledge Exchange
Partnerships: NTU has strategic partnerships with many UK organisations, including Santander, Fujitsu, and Nottingham Castle Trust, supporting over 6,000 organisations, from local SMEs to multinational corporations. To support local communities, collaboration with the University of Nottingham and other local partners is highlighted, particularly through the Universities for Nottingham Civic Agreement.
Student and Graduate Contributions: Students and graduates are pivotal in transferring university knowledge to business and community organisations, establishing links with employers through challenges, work placements, and internships.
Research Impact: At NTU, we are dedicated to translating its research into impactful solutions, collaborating globally to address pressing challenges, including cancer treatments and sustainable farming.
Student and Graduate Contributions: Students and graduates are pivotal in transferring university knowledge to business and community organisations, establishing links with employers through challenges, work placements, and internships.
Research Impact: NTU is dedicated to translating its research into impactful solutions, collaborating globally to address pressing challenges, including cancer treatments and sustainable farming.
Institute for Knowledge Exchange Practice: This institute champions excellence in business, community, and public engagement, celebrating knowledge exchange that benefits the economy and society.
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF): NTU’s performance in the KEF, developed by Research England, is available on the Knowledge Exchange Framework website. This framework provides information on knowledge exchange activities facilitated by Higher Education Providers in England.
Knowledge Exchange Concordat: NTU is among 136 Higher Education providers committed to enhancing knowledge exchange, as demonstrated by signing the Knowledge Exchange Concordat.
