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1. In Britain, a Tech-Transfer Operation Where Profits Aren't the Only Goal.

Author

BLUMENSTYK, GOLDIE

Subjects
*TECHNOLOGY transfer, *FINANCE, *MEDICAL research, *RESEARCH universities & colleges, *BUSINESS models, *RESEARCH grants, *RESEARCH institutes
Abstract

The article presents a profile of the technology transfer company University College London Business (UCLB), a for-profit institution that performs medical and scientific research in partnership with the University College London (UCL) in London, England. It provides a description of how research grants and British government funding help to finance projects such as medical research into macular degeneration, the development of a blood bank to study cancer in women, and the invention of compression socks to increase circulation in the legs of athletes and hospital patients. It explores the tech-transfer model in U.S. research universities, examines the social responsibilities of research institutions, and provides comments from UCLB director Cengiz Tarhan.

Published
2010

2. UK ahead of rivals in technology transfer.

Author

Davis, Caroline

Subjects
*TECHNOLOGY transfer, *RESEARCH institutes
Abstract

Discusses the outcome of the UK University Commercialization Survey for 2002 indicating that British research institutes have outperformed their U.S. counterparts by creating more technology transfer spin-offs and executing more licenses. Number of licenses generated per $1 billion spent on research; Background on the survey that aims to compile data that can be used for international comparison of how British technology transfer officer are performing; Income generated from technology-transfer activities.

Published
2003

3. Technology Transfer in UK Gets Academic Boost.

Subjects
*TECHNOLOGY transfer, *COLLEGE teachers, *PHYSICAL sciences, *RESEARCH institutes
Abstract

The article reports that QinetiQ PLC has announced the creation of the first professorship in technology transfer in the physical sciences in Great Britain. The professorship is awarded to Imperial College in London. The professorship is being funded by QinetiQ and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The appointment of the professor will be announced in Spring 2006. The professor will be responsible for leading academic research to establish reliable mechanisms.

Published
2006

4. Fresh light on technology transfer comes out of the Darps.

Subjects
*BUSINESS & education, *RESEARCH institutes, *TECHNOLOGY transfer
Abstract

Discusses the conclusion of many of the Foresight panels regarding the need to create more research centers based on collaborative partnerships between British industry and academia. Aim to ensure that the output of the science base was exploited to achieve wealth creation for British companies; Partnership's role in strengthening the technology transfer process; Defense and Aerospace Research Partnerships initiative.

Published
1999

5. Manufacturing centres to boost technology transfer.

Author

Hibbert, Lee

Subjects
*TECHNOLOGY transfer, *RESEARCH institutes
Abstract

Reports the plan improvement of technology transfer by the manufacturing research centers in Great Britain. Estimated established funds for the project; Emphasis on the range areas of expertise for advancements; Details on the manufacturing industries and services.

Published
2001

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