Knowledge Exchange and Research
Collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary exchange
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What we do
At Ravensbourne, knowledge exchange is embedded in everything we do. We are dedicated to building partnerships with other institutions, industry partners and the wider community.
This is what we do:
Deliver impactful knowledge exchange and research projects that focus on collaborative and inclusive exchanges with industry, academia, public sector and the community
Ensure our knowledge exchange and research positively impacts society and the economy
Support staff, students, graduates and partners in their knowledge exchange and research ambitions
Work with local, national and international communities on innovative knowledge exchange and research initiatives
Pursue funding opportunities that foster innovation and celebrate excellence.
Our research community
Our experimental research community explores the potential of existing and emerging creative technologies – in, and not limited to:
- Design
- Music
- Film
- Architecture
- Fashion
- Big data
- Communication.
We have an international reputation as a knowledge exchange and research partner on innovative projects, working with industry, academia, the community and government in the UK and beyond.
At Ravensbourne, we embed knowledge exchange and research within the culture of the university by encouraging staff and students to engage in both academic and practice-based work.
We focus on new approaches to interactivity and immersive technology, social innovation applied to design and culture, and commercial knowledge exchange and research in the creative industries and beyond.
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Our specialisms
Our specialisms include:
- Immersive and augmented realities
- Wearable tech
- AR and VR for learning
- Smart Cities and urban design
- New filming and narrative technologies
- Fashion, branding and communication
- Big data
- Additive manufacture
- Innovation in materials and production techniques.
Our reach extends widely into sectors including mental health, engineering, construction, sport and entertainment.
Our technology specialists and extensive community of partners are committed to merging theory with practice-based knowledge exchange and research, with the aim of turning experiments into impactful reality.
In the media
Future Observatory, February 2024
An interview with Dr Shaun Borstrock, Head of Knowledge Exchange and Research and Mark Bloomfield.
Power of Waves is a Design Exchange Partnership project led by Ravensbourne University, in collaboration with Wood Bros Furniture, Harris Tweed Hebrides and Fishy Filaments.