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UI Collab remains committed to empowering institutions with the tools and insights needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving R&D environment.
How Will University Innovation Hubs Shape the Future of Work?
Against a backdrop of evolving technologies such as AI, robotics, virtual reality, and collaboration tools, innovation hubs are critical for addressing workforce needs and creating ecosystems of innovation that drive economic vibrancy.
From Tech Transfer to Innovation Management: A Conversation with Paul J. Corson
UI Collab, in partnership with Gardner Innovation Search Partners and Higher Talent, works with leading organizations across academia, industry, and government offering executive search services and recruitment for roles that support research, innovation, and university–industry collaboration. Universities have long been engines of discovery, but in today’s rapidly shifting global landscape, the way they move innovation from lab to […]
What is the Secret to Success for Funding Complex Research Projects? Meet the Logic Model
As former research agency leaders with decades of experience in planning and evaluating investments in research, we have something to tell you. If you have any hope of preparing a winning proposal, you are going to need a way to simplify, organize, and communicate your ideas.
Encouraging Faculty to Engage with Industry: When Federal Research Funding is Less Certain
Recent interruptions in U.S. government funding emphasize the importance of strong university-industry research collaborations. With federal funding becoming less predictable, faculty researchers—especially those accustomed to traditional grants—can benefit from institutional support to engage more effectively with industry.
How Chief Innovation Officers are Revolutionizing Universities
UI Collab, in partnership with Gardner Innovation Search Partners and Higher Talent, works with leading organizations across academia, industry, and government offering executive search services and recruitment for roles that support research, innovation, and university–industry collaboration. Redefining Leadership: How CIOs are Leading Universities into the Future In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, Chief Innovation […]
To Bonus or Not to Bonus: That is the Question. Expert Insights
UI Collab, in partnership with Gardner Innovation Search Partners and Higher Talent, works with leading organizations across academia, industry, and government offering executive search services and recruitment for roles that support research, innovation, and university–industry collaboration. Are bonus structures the key to driving success in university technology transfer offices? Or do they pose more challenges than benefits? Join […]
Collaboration Metrics – An Industrial Perspective
Having a set of credible metrics that can be used to both monitor progress and demonstrate value is an essential element of an external collaboration, particularly strategic alliances that involve multiple projects over an extended time frame.
Building an Innovation Ecosystem: Key Insights from Dan Johnson, Macquarie University
UI Collab, in partnership with Gardner Innovation Search Partners and Higher Talent, works with leading organizations across academia, industry, and government offering executive search services and recruitment for roles that support research, innovation, and university–industry collaboration. This podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Dan Johnson, the Pro Vice Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Enterprise at Macquarie […]
Effective Red Team Reviews – Advice from a Recent Engagement
As someone who has managed several red team reviews– which I define as a review of a mature draft of
a proposal that is close to submission – I’ve learned that a well-structured and thoughtful process can
make all the difference in turning a good proposal into a great one.