Schedule
Explore our preliminary program
TIME (CEST)
SESSIONS
13:00 – 14:30
OPENING CEREMONY & KEYNOTE PANEL
Future of Universities – Innovative and Entrepreneurial Universities
Hear from higher education leaders how they envision the future of universities in this panel discussion as part of the conference opening.
- Feridun Hamdullahpur | President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo
- Pascale Quester | Vice-Chancellor and President of Swinburne University of Technology
- Robert-Jan Smits | President of the Executive Board of Eindhoven University of Technology
- Helmut Schönenberger | Co-founder and CEO of UnternehmerTUM
14:45 – 16:00
ROOM 1 – RESEARCH
The University as a Talent-Engine & Life Partner: Supporting Students and Researchers
- Do top business schools claim to equip students with the skill of tomorrow? – Eszter Szendrei-Pál, Márton Rakovics, Gábor Király – Read more
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship – theoretical concept in the light of understanding entrepreneurship – Minna Tunkkari-Eskelinen, Piia Kolho – Read more
- How are SSH PhD students supported to make value from their research? Towards an approach – Adeline Leroy – Read more
ROOM 2 – PRACTICE
University-Industry Partnerships: A Holistic Perspective to Accelerate Relationships
- Reflections and Insights from the UIIN Strategic Partnerships Accelerator Program – Sarah Jaber – Read more
- A Disruptive Partnership: Building Trust and Creating Networks for Future Opportunities – Scott Poole, Johnny Scotello, James Rose – Read more
- The Bloomsbury SET: a university-industry partnership programme to tackle infectious disease and antimicrobial resistance – Ray Kent, Sarah Rhodes – Read more
16:00 – 16:30
NETWORKING
ROOM 1 – WORKSHOP
Measuring Success and Impact of Knowledge and Technology Transfer between University, Industry and Society
Facilitated by: Vivien Findeisen (Leipzig University of Applied Sciences) & Gabriele Lang (Regensburg University of Applied Sciences) – Read more
16:30 – 18:00
ROOM 2 – CASE STUDIES
The University as a Talent Engine: Fostering Entrepreneurial Skills & Talent
- Building the talent pipeline by nurturing discovery and enhancing the undergraduate experience – David Brukardt – Read more
- Design Education and the Profession: Bridging a Stubborn Gap – Scott Poole, Rana Abudayyeh, Jordan Goldstein – Read more
- Updating the Team Academy Model: Results of the redesign of the UWE Team Entrepreneurship Programme – Adrian Rivers – Read more
ROOM 3 – CASE STUDIES
Platforms Supporting University-Industry Cooperation
TIME (CEST)
SESSIONS
7:00 – 8:00
AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER MEETING
We invite our Australian community to join this early gathering for updates on UIIN events, training and research activities as well as institutional development programs and consultancy services – specifically tailored to the Australian audience. This session also provides the opportunity to put forward ideas and requests to support you the best way possible in the creation and organisation of future UIIN initiatives.
8:00 – 8:45
UIIN INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Information session
Join this information session (identical to the 5:30pm session) to learn more about the second cohort of the UIIN Institutional Development Programs starting in September 2021.
Built upon UIIN’s research, training and advisory experience, the three institutional development programs support universities in enhancing their strategic partnerships, entrepreneurial & engagement activities and impact of external engagement, working closely with a group of ambitous institutions around the globe.
9:00 – 10:30
ROOM 1 – RESEARCH
The Entrepreneurial Academic and Boundary Spanning in Research and Education
- Understanding career choice as a driver of collaborative entrepreneurship – Lorraine Skelton – Read more
- Academic engagement policies created by HEI management and academics’ perception – Eva Sormani, Sue Rossano-Rivero – Read more
- Typology of industrial approaches towards academic collaborations – Peter Egorov – Read more
- The cocreation pathway: Working towards societal impact in the applied sciences – Iteke van Hille – Read more
ROOM 2 – CASE STUDIES
Building Innovation Districts: Supporting the Regional Innovation Ecosystem
10:30 – 11:00
NETWORKING
ROOM 1 – WORKSHOP
Using Strategic Foresight to Envision the Future of Higher Education
Facilitated by: Chris Mayer (United States Military Academy) – Read more
11:00 – 12:30
ROOM 2 – PRACTICE
Structures and Mechanisms Supporting University-Industry Cooperation
- Company R&D as a source of project work topics: practicalities and practical examples – Juha Hirvonen – Read more
- From Innomix to University-Industry Collaboration – Fostering Exchange at Eye-Level – Carsten Hille, Daria Morcinczyk-Meier, Sarah Schneider – Read more
- Multi-Stakeholder Service Model Creation to Improve the Efficiency of Research and Innovation Infrastructures – Hanna-Greta Puurtinen, Petri Pohjola – Read more
- SMEBook, a One-Stop Platform for Open Innovation – Basilio Fernández, María José Herrero-Villa – Read more
12:30 – 13:00
NETWORKING
13:00 – 14:30
ROOM 2 – PRACTICE
Special Session on University-Industry Engagement Research Initiatives
- Engagement Readiness Monitoring – Alexandra Zinovyeva, Fleur Schellekens – Read more
- University-City Challenge Lab – Alexandra Zinovyeva, Todd Davey – Read more
- Future of Universities – During Times of Crises – Arno Meerman, Balzhan Orazbayeva – Read more
- Spanning Boundaries – Balzhan Orazbayeva – Read more
ROOM 3 – CASE STUDIES
Sectorial University-Industry Partnerships: Place-Based Innovation
- Hive.mobility – a case study of sustainable regional cooperation in smart and green mobility – Wietske Degen, Iris Vis, Donjali Aeilkema – Read more
- University of Girona – Sectoral Hub Program strategy – Anna Otero – Read more
- University-Industry Joint Labs: 2 experiences – Chiara Farinelli – Read more
ROOM 1 – WORKSHOP
FutureSkillsCanvas – A Roadmap to Collaboration?
Facilitated by: Dora Hormes (NewTalentsNow) & Sabine Schirlitz (LMU München) – Read more
14:45 – 16:00
ROOM 2 – PRACTICE
Academics and Engagement Professionals:
The Role of Entrepreneurial Boundary Spanning Agents
- Teachers as a boundary breaking agents at JAMK Future Factory entrepreneurial learning and innovation ecosystem – Satu Aksovaara, Juha Ruuska, Leena Liimatainen, Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen – Read more
- Incorporating work placement into Doctoral Learning Pathways – Irene Sheridan – Read more
- Engaging Industries in Life Long Learning: Corporate Academies with University of Bologna – Valeria Carpenè – Read more
ROOM 3 – PRACTICE
Future of Global Higher Education: Disruption, Innovation and Transformation:
Are You Ready?
Presented by: Lisa Coleman, Tawana Kupe, Fatiah Touray, Teboho Moja, Monroe France – Read more
16:00 – 17:30
KEYNOTE PANEL
Pathway to impact: Measuring input, results and impact
Hear from both industry and university experts on their approach towards measuring and evaluating university-industry engagement.
- Carolin Plewa | Deputy Dean Research at the University of Adelaide
- Martin Davies | Director for Innovation Partnerships at University College London
- Marina Bulova | Director University Collaborations for Schlumberger
- Arianne Bijma | Global Manager Talent Programs and University Relations at ASML
- Jean Pembleton | Director of Industry Solutions, Advancement and Corporate Relations at Salesforce.org
17:30 – 18:15
UIIN INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Information session
Join this information session (identical to the 8am session) to learn more about the second cohort of the UIIN Institutional Development Programs starting in September 2021.
Built upon UIIN’s research, training and advisory experience, the three institutional development programs support universities in enhancing their strategic partnerships, entrepreneurial & engagement activities and impact of external engagement, working closely with a group of ambitous institutions around the globe.
TIME (CEST)
SESSIONS
9:00 – 10:30
KEYNOTE PANEL
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Hear from both university and industry experts on their approach towards strategic partnerships with large and medium-sized industry and societal stakeholders
- John Szabo | Director (Acting), Corporate Relations at University of Technology Sydney
- Natalie Forde | Director Business Development at the University of Adelaide
- Natascha Eckert | Head of SIEMENS University Relations
- Outi Toijala | Head of Corporate Relations at Aalto University
10:30 – 11:00
NETWORKING
11:00 – 12:30
ROOM 1 – RESEARCH
Knowledge Transfer and Engagement Professionals: The Role of Boundary Spanning Agents
- Boundary crossing between corporate and academic research to co-create new value – Rafal Dudkowski – Read more
- What impedes a successful Third Mission? Identifying and avoiding the main barriers in transdisciplinary cooperation – Kerstin Kurzhals, Katrin Uude – Read more
- Nurturing Collaboration? A Skill Set for University-Industry Collaboration Champions – Keyao Li, Mark Griffin – Read more
ROOM 2 – PRACTICE
Engaged and Entrepreneurial Universities: The Future of Higher Education
- External stakeholders and collaboration – enriching viewpoints on the quality systems of higher education institutions – Johan Blaus, Anna Kiessling, Jan Axelsson, Mats Danielson – Read more
- Improving the entrepreneurial capacity of and engagement in Higher Education Institutes (HEI) through self-assessment – Annmarie McHugh – Read more
- Bridging enterprise and engagement: introducing three new tools for universities – James Ransom, Ceri Nursaw – Read more
12:30 – 13:00
NETWORKING
ROOM 1 – PRACTICE
Pathway to impact: Managing and measuring external engagement
- The roadmap: a tool for an active strategic university-industry partnership – Elisabetta Marano – Read more
- Moving Beyond Traditional Measures – Lessons from Evaluating Collaborative Initiatives at Lund University – Emily Wise, Carin Nilsson, Pia Romare, Lisa Thelin – Read more
- Structures, Processes and Methods for Collaboration with Stakeholders on Relevance Assessment of Higher Education – Johan Blaus, Per Fagrell, Anna Fahlgren, Svante Gunnarsson, Anna Kiessling – Read more
13:00 – 14:00
ROOM 2 – PRACTICE
The University as a Talent-Engine & Life Partner: Supporting Students and Lifelong Learners
- Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Higher Education: Achieving Synergies among research, teaching and knowledge transfer – Iulia Stroila, Sue Rossano-Rivero, Elina Isakova – Read more
- Gamification of Entrepreneurial Education – an Engaged University Initiative – Elizabeth Conradie – Read more
- UNLOCK: Entrepreneurial education through game-based learning at higher education – Alexandra Zinovyeva – Read more
ROOM 3 – PRACTICE
How to foster and measure university-industry collaboration, in general and in the light of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Presented by Tomasz Asmussen, Zsofia Buttel, Hamish McAlpine and Arash Hajikhani – Read more
14:15 – 15:45
ROOM 1 – RESEARCH
Structures and Mechanisms Supporting University-Industry Cooperation
ROOM 2 – CASE STUDIES
Regional engagement: The University as a Home-Base and Entrepreneurship Catalyst
15:45 – 16:15
AWARD & CLOSING CEREMONY
Presenting the 2021 Awards around excellent research, best practices and case studies in university-industry interaction.