Dr. Henshall slides TiE July 14 event

Dr. Henshall slides TiE July 14 event

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  Universities, Enterprise andthe Knowledge Economy: Science City York case study Dr Chris Henshall Consultant Board Member, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority
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  My perspective GovernmentDeputy Director of R&D for Dept of Health and NHS in England Group Director in Dept of Trade and Industry, responsible for UK science and innovation policy and funding Universities Pro Vice Chancellor at University of York, responsible for links to government, business, economy and overseas Chair of Worldwide Universities Network Academic Advisory Group Industry Chair/Director of various spin out/joint venture companies Consultant to medical device and pharmaceutical industries
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  Overview Science andinnovation policy in the UK Research, innovation and enterprise at the University of York Science City York: origins, progress and current activities Concluding remarks
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  UK science andinnovation policy (1) UK economy Manufacturing and trade Services Knowledge economy Knowledge economy Science and knowledge creation Innovation and enterprise Skills
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  Science and knowledgecreation UK has 1% of world’s population and produces 12% of world’s scientific publications Second only to USA in absolute numbers of citations Highest productivity in world in terms of publications and citations per dollar invested Science strong in UK and attracts/retains investment from science-based industry Universities dominant role in science base; government research labs sector smaller than USA “ Golden Triangle” dominates, but much high quality science outside that
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  Innovation and enterpriseUK strong in science but weak in exploitation of it Innovation Universities encouraged/funded to Exchange knowledge with business Exploit IP – licensing and spin-outs Support innovation in local and national economies Support for innovation in businesses National, regional and local public support for innovation Main focus has been on product innovation; recent attempts to include creative/design and process innovation Enterprise Public funding for initiatives in schools, universities and society more widely
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  Skills Major governmentdrives and funding to Increase numbers gaining good qualifications at 16 and 18 yrs, with focus on business-relevant skills Increase numbers going on to university (currently c40%, with eventual target of 50% in previous administration) Make university education more business relevant Raise skills of current workforce at all levels, with funding/pressure for universities to work with employers to deliver this
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  Overview Science andinnovation policy in the UK Research, innovation and enterprise at the University of York Science City York: origins, progress and current activities Concluding remarks
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  University of York:science and research York is one of the country’s top research-led universities: World top 100; high in UK league tables 8 th in 2008 RAE for the UK Excellence in science, social science and arts and humanities Extensive research networks and collaborations nationally (eg White Rose, YU, N8) and internationally (WUN) Longstanding commitment to making research make a difference: eg Queen’s Anniversary Prizes 1997, 2006, 2008, 2010 Chancellor’s Science City 2005
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  UoY: knowledge exchangeand innovation Research facilities for University and business use York-JEOL Nanocentre; NMR; Neuro-imaging; Mass Spectrometry; Biosciences; Music Technology Customer facing research groups: Green Chemistry; Centre for Novel Agricultural Products; Safety Critical Systems; Environment; Health Sciences Collaborative research and CPD with local and world-leading businesses and organisations BP; Smith and Nephew; Apple; Microsoft; IBM; BAe; Qinetiq; local, regional, national and international government Creation and exploitation of Intellectual Property Consultancy, licensing, spin-out companies Research and Enterprise Office Promoting and supporting enterprise and user-links
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  University of York:enterprise White Rose Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning – Enterprise Enterprise modules across curriculum Support for student enterprise activities and businesses Enterprise Zone and Micro-incubator Links to local businesses and enterprise agencies Enterprise modules for postgraduates and staff Business experience and skills for students
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  York Science Park10 hectare/28,000 sq m development adjacent to University HQ and offices of established and growing companies Smith & Nephew Research Centre; Ioko Spin-outs and spin-ins Cybula; Rapita; Xceleron; Pro-Cure; Medcom 3 incubator buildings: Innovation Centre, Biocentre; IT Centre Embedded research facilities York-JEOL Nanocentre; Neuroimaging Centre Focus for innovation activities UoY REO; Science City York, LY&NYCC
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  Growth of theUniversity Permission to extend campus to East 65 hectares; up to 25 hectares (70,000 + sq m) for business use £750m project Phase 1 Academic Departments Research Centres University and Science City York support teams for enterprise and innovation Business space in Departments, Hub and Catalyst buildings £180m development funded by University, local and national government, EU and financial markets Aim is to create one of the largest “open innovation” environments in UK
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  Cluster 1 VisualisationViewed from North East
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  Hub building Viewedfrom North East Viewed from South East
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  Hub building Secondaryentrance Main entrance Atrium
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  Catalyst building
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  Overview Science andinnovation policy in the UK Research, innovation and enterprise at the University of York Science City York: origins, progress and current activities Concluding remarks
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  Science City York:history Bioscience York formed to support growing bio cluster in University, government labs and and business in 1990s University, City and business leaders form Science City York in 1998 in response to decline in jobs in manufacturing sector Informal partnership (“triple helix”) Using knowledge, connections and reputation of University (and others) to promote growth of knowledge economy Three clusters supported Bioscience and Health; IT and Digital; Creative Provision of business support specialist advice; finance; professional services Support for development of accommodation and facilities skills Promoting public understanding and support for science
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  Science City York:current SCY assisted creation of 3000 new jobs and 100 new companies in first 10 years Model and achievements praised by Prime Minister and CBI Phase 2 is building on success to scale up impact locally play larger role in the Region and nationally take advantage of developments in other agencies Progress SCY established as company limited by guarantee New CEO and other senior staff recruited strategic partnerships with key agencies
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  How SCY AddsValue Connecting Research, People, Business − Knowledge Exchange; Sector Networks Delivering Specialist Services to Promote Innovation and Growth − SCY Business Mentors Leveraging Investment − >£23.5 Million 2007 – 2009 Developing an Infrastructure/ Property Strategy in Support of a Leading Knowledge Economy
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  Extending Reach and Impact of PULSE Activities – Public Understanding, Learning & Science Education, across all ages Positioning York as a World-Class Centre of Excellence in Biorenewables - won contract for Yorkshire Biorefinery - developing site for biorenewables R&D and business development Strengthening York’s Profile as a Leading City of Science How SCY Adds Value (2)
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  Concluding remarks Universitiesplay a key role in the Knowledge Economy Research-intensive universities are important for the development of high-tech, high growth clusters Partnerships between universities, business and government can help to promote this The Science City York partnership has helped to ensure that York has prospered as jobs in traditional industries have declined Challenges for the future include the general economic situation, changes in UK economic and science policy, and achieving critical mass and linkages internationally