October 2008/35
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Report and commentary
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Higher Education Innovation Fund round four institutional strategies
Overview and commentary
This document comprises: an overview by Public and Corporate Economic Consultants of higher education institutions' strategies for round four of the Higher Education Innovation Fund; and our commentary on that overview.
| To: | Heads of HEFCE-funded higher education institutions Other bodies with an interest in the Higher Education Innovation Fund round four |
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| Of interest to those responsible for: | Interactions between higher education and business, the public sector and the wider community; Contract and collaborative research; Continuing vocational education or professional development; Strategic planning; Regional economic development; Knowledge transfer and exchange |
| Reference: | 2008/35 |
| Publication date: | October 2008 |
| Enquiries to: | Alice Frost, HEFCE |
Executive summary (read online)
Executive summary
Purpose
1. This document provides an overview by Public and Corporate Economic Consultants (PACEC) of higher education institutions' (HEIs') strategies for round four of the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF 4); and our commentary on that overview.
Key points
2. HEIF 4 is a joint initiative from HEFCE and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). It provides funding to HEIs in England to support a broad range of knowledge exchange activities resulting in economic and social benefit to the UK.
3. Under HEIF 4, all HEIs submitted an institutional strategy as the basis to release a formula allocation for the period 2008-2011. HEFCE was supported in the assessment of strategies by PACEC, who produced this summary of the developments in knowledge exchange reflected in the strategies.
4. HEFCE's commentary on the PACEC report highlights key points of progress in knowledge exchange in the higher education sector, strategies commended for excellent practices and areas of policy for further development. It includes a web link to access the full strategies of 129 HEIs receiving HEIF funding.
Action required
5. No action is required in response to this document.