How did the February event tackle the Research into KT Practice aims and was it a success?
Yes, it was really good start, and we were delighted by the response and positive feedback and comments that we have received since. Almost 50 delegates braved the snow and floods to attend the event at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, Daresbury, Warrington, which is run by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). There were a range of keynote speakers covering a wide range of issues on a variety of research topics. We also received an excellent response to our call for papers and the presentations on these really contributed to the seminar’s success. Sir Brian Fender, President and Chairman, IKT explained the context IKT’s “Research into Knowledge Transfer Practice” initiative and how IKT is looking to contribute to this, outlining the themes from the workshop above. “Knowledge Transfer should reinforce and enhance teaching” is a quote from Sir Brian. See the paper here Henry Etzkowitz Head of the Triple Helix Group and Chair in Management of Innovation, Creativit
