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> ARCISS KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE SEMINAR
> Manchester Institute of Innovation Research
> The University of Manchester, Harold Hankins Building, Booth Street
> West, Manchester M13 9QH
> 3rd June 2005
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Knowledge Exchange in the Social Sciences
This seminar will explore ideas, practices and policies relating to
knowledge exchange in the social sciences. Whereas the notions of
'knowledge exchange' or 'knowledge transfer' in science and technology
provoke fairly clear impressions of what is involved, their extension to the
social sciences seems not to be straightforward. Yet when we stand back and
consider the various visions of the 'knowledge-based society' they usually
encompass some elements that can be applied to the social sciences as much
as to other disciplines. Thus it is seen to be desirable that universities
and other research institutions transform themselves so as to 'engage' much
more with other major producers and users of knowledge, with business and
the wider society, with policy communities at regional and local as well as
national and international levels, and in extensive forms of continuing
professional development. Many social scientists are already 'engaged' in
these ways but there is a need to reflect on this experience and to consider
the implications for researchers, research centres and host institutions of
intensifying such activities. The seminar will be an opportunity for social
scientists, research administrators and professionals involved in developing
and delivering the 'knowledge exchange agenda' to examine these issues and
share their different perspectives.
Booking for the above event is now open. To register please complete and
return the attached booking form.
<<ARCISS KE Sem booking-3Jun.doc>> <<ARCISS-KESem Programme-3Jun.pdf>>
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