From missed opportunities to strategic partnerships: How University of Bristol transformed its partnerships approach
University of Bristol embraced a comprehensive strategy to redefine partnership dynamics and catalyse innovation. With a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, the University’s approach went beyond traditional paradigms, aiming to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of strategic alliances.
By harnessing the collective expertise of its academic community, University of Bristol endeavours to democratise partnership development, fostering a culture of engagement across diverse disciplines and sectors.
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From the same collection
There are four additional case studies in this collection:
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s strategic partnerships for societal impact
- University of Nevada, Reno’s path to transformative university-industry partnerships
- Australian National University’s vision for collective impact through strategic partnerships
- Innovative governance for knowledge transfer in Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
This case study is based on the 2023 UIIN Conference submission by Frances Frith, Head of Research and Enterprise Partnerships at University of Bristol, and Christine Nileshwar, Head of Commercial Research Pre-Contract at University of Bristol.








