Making KE Work for You: An Essential Guide for Researchers and Academics

Knowledge Exchange (KE) is becoming a cornerstone of UK Higher Education, influencing research funding, policy, and academic promotion. The rebranding of ‘third mission’ activities is opening new opportunities for researchers and academics, but navigating this evolving landscape can be challenging.

This eight-session course, led by the Knowledge Exchange Office at Edge Hill University, is designed to help you leverage KE for your professional growth and research impact.

This online course can only be purchased directly from the store if you are accessing it from the United Kingdom. 

If you are accessing it from outside the United Kingdom, please email engage@edgehill.ac.uk to enquire further.

Please do not try to buy the course through the store. 

Course Description

This online course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to successfully engage in KE, from networking and building partnerships to navigating the complexities of contracts, finances, and policy. You will learn how to maximise the potential of your research, get published, and promote your expertise to the right markets.

Running over eight sessions, by the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Build a robust external network and identify KE opportunities
• Get the most out of partnerships and collaborations
• Understand KE processes, including contracts, finances, and metrics
• Navigate the publication process stemming from KE
• Effectively promote your expertise and connect with target audiences
• Gain insight into policy and impact within the KE context.