What is Knowledge Exchange in Higher Education?
Knowledge exchange (KE) in higher education refers to the collaborative process where universities, researchers, and external stakeholders (e.g., businesses, policymakers, and communities) share and apply knowledge to address real-world challenges. It’s a two-way interaction where academic insights and expertise are shared with external audiences, while external needs and perspectives inform research and teaching.
Key Components of Knowledge Exchange:
- Research Dissemination: Sharing academic findings beyond academia to inform policy, industry, and public understanding.
- Collaboration: Partnering with organizations to solve societal, economic, or environmental problems.
- Engagement: Activities like public lectures, community outreach, and open-access publishing to connect universities with the wider public.
- Impact Creation: Ensuring research leads to tangible societal or economic benefits.
- Skills Development: Enhancing graduate employability through industry partnerships and knowledge co-creation.
Knowledge exchange is central to demonstrating the value of higher education and achieving measurable societal impact.
How does Faculti Support Knowledge Exchange?
Faculti is an invaluable resource for students, academics, professionals and the public exploring disciplines and issues.
It is also an important platform for researchers to share their ideas and thinking with internal and broader audiences, and for universities to showcase their academic staff and research strengths.
Trevor Marchand, Emeritus Professor, School of Oriental and African Studies
Faculti is an excellent platform to articulate ideas on important policy issues. As a former Provost and Dean of Faculties at Columbia University, I was able to answer a set of questions on the challenges to our universities in the future and the policy changes I would like to see. Very professionally run.
Jonathan R. Cole, John Mitchell Mason Professor of the University at Columbia University
Faculti is great for accessing new, cutting edge content from across the spectrum. It is a brilliant research and knowledge exchange platform and brings key stakeholders together – policymakers, academics, professionals, students and importantly the public for maximum impact.
John Hemming, Member of British Parliament
Had a chance to do an interview with Faculti, and what a fun experience that was – pleasant, professional, efficient. The way research dissemination is supposed to be done.
Matej Černe, University of Ljubljana
Faculti plays a pivotal role in facilitating and enhancing knowledge exchange efforts for universities by:
1. Disseminating Research Insights
- Large audience: Global audience: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, China, Germany, Korea, Japan and France.
- Accessible Video Content: Faculti offers over 8,000 expert-led video resources, enabling universities to share their research with a global audience.
- Examples:
- Researchers explaining complex topics like “pandemic-era inflation” (e.g., Olivier Blanchard, IMF, Ralph Ossa, World Trade Organisation).
- Public policy insights shared directly by and for decision-makers and the public (Argia Sbordone, Federal Reserve, Jonathan Haskell, Bank of England, Lord David Willets, former UK Minister of State for Universities and Science)
2. Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Practice
- Targeted Distribution: Videos and insights can reach policymakers, businesses, educators, and other stakeholders via Faculti’s platform.
- Practical Application: Content like case studies, expert interviews, and policy analysis connects academic research to real-world challenges.
3. Enhancing Public Engagement
- Interactive Tools: The Faculti AI Panel allows users to explore definitions, critical questions, and broader research context, making academic insights accessible and engaging for a non-specialist audience.
- Multilingual Accessibility: Translations in 30 languages make content globally inclusive, extending reach to diverse communities.
4. Supporting Impactful Learning
- Interactive Transcripts: Enable stakeholders to search for key ideas and quotes, supporting knowledge co-creation in collaborative projects.
- Embedded Content: Universities can integrate Faculti resources into their own platforms, ensuring key findings are shared with external partners.
5. Measuring Knowledge Exchange Success
- Usage Reporting: Faculti provides detailed analytics on content engagement, helping universities track how their research is being accessed and utilized.
6. Encouraging Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Content Across Disciplines: Faculti’s range of subjects—from economics to science and the arts—supports interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge exchange.
Why Faculti is Ideal for Knowledge Exchange
Faculti is a versatile platform that aligns perfectly with the goals of knowledge exchange by:
- Simplifying complex research for wider audiences.
- Offering scalable tools for global dissemination.
- Bridging academia and external stakeholders.
- Enhancing universities’ impact and visibility in solving real-world challenges.
By integrating Faculti, universities can strengthen their knowledge exchange initiatives and demonstrate their value to society.