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Knowledge exchange

Knowledge exchange is a two-way exchange between researchers and research users, to share ideas, evidence, research, experiences and skills. It refers to any process through which academic ideas and insights are shared, and external perspectives and experiences are brought into academia for mutual benefit.

Research England's Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) assessments place Lancaster University at the forefront of creating real world impact.

Knowledge exchange

Knowledge exchange case studies

Our research, education and engagement projects aim to improve local employment, drive economic growth, improve public health outcomes, address skills needs and strengthen our communities. Read more Knowledge exchange case studies.

Cross Institutional Collaboration Supporting Innovation in Cumbria

The Cumbria Innovation Platform aim is to boost economic growth in the region through the development of new products and services.

Relaunching the Lancashire Local Nature Partnership

Lancaster University united local stakeholders and facilitated the relaunch of the Lancashire Local Nature Partnership to address local and regional ecological issues.

Connecting the unconnected: Slum toilets and a safe circular water economy

The Lancaster University-led RECIRCULATE project aims at driving eco-innovation in Africa by building capacity for a safe circular water economy with partners in Ghana, Nigeria and other African countries.

Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Schools and Colleges

To provide training and support to staff in schools and colleges in Lancashire to help them better understand and support the mental health of pupils.

Waitrose Collaborative Training Partnership

Funded by the BBSRC, the Waitrose Collaborative Training Partnership is a unique consortium between Waitrose, its food growers and suppliers and leading academic institutions, led by Lancaster University.

Litcraft: Using Minecraft to engage reluctant readers

To engage with reluctant child readers in a new way by bringing books to life through a series of Minecraft challenges and educational tasks.

Latest engagement news

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University’s illuminating involvement at Light Up Lancaster

Light Up Lancaster, the free family festival of light and art, will showcase an exciting array of Lancaster University’s inspiring and illuminating research projects and activities.

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Film festival makes debut performance in Morecambe

A new international film festival, co-founded by a Lancaster University PhD film lecturer, is taking place in Morecambe this month.

Exchanging texts around democracy and public spaces. Photo courtesy of Kamome Machine

University hosts exchange between Japanese and British theatre researchers and artists

An exchange that aims to create a long-term network between Japanese and British theatre researchers and practitioners is to be hosted by Lancaster University.

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New findings demonstrate high impact of Lancaster University's research and engagement

Lancaster University has been ranked among the top universities in the country for partnership and engagement work.

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LUMS' Entrepreneurs in Residence network going global to enhance student education around the world

Lancaster University Management School’s Entrepreneurs in Residence network is going global in a bid to improve student education and stimulate more cutting-edge research across the world.

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