The competing priorities of commercial and academic delivery: Is there an answer?
It’s a long-standing competition: the race between the university commercial teams and academic staff. The former focuses on generating revenue, while the latter is all about teaching and research. And these goals can sometimes feel irreconcilable. “It’s complex to exist commercially in an institution with a matrix of departments of hierarchy and importance,” says Rachael Lee, Membership […]
Unlocking Success: How does technology enhance campus events?
It’s common knowledge that universities are under more pressure than ever to generate revenue, so commercialising their underutilised and often unique spaces seems like a smart and simple way. But with conferences and events being complex offerings, with countless moving parts and considerations, it’s easier said than done. Getting the right technology in place can […]
Maximising Campus Potential: 5 Innovative Strategies for Commercialising University Spaces
Recent years have seen a seismic shift in how we work and live, and universities are no exception to this change. With more and more higher education institutions finding themselves at a pivotal juncture, they are re-evaluating their spaces amidst evolving demands. And as the traditional landscape of office and retail spaces transforms, academic institutions […]
Campus to Conference: Transforming University Spaces
The highs and lows of hosting conferences in UK universities Universities have all the ingredients to host successful conferences, from the unique infrastructure to accommodate large groups of attendees, to a wide variety of interesting, inspiring spaces. Although for around a third of the year, while most students are enjoying their summer break, those spaces are largely unused, […]
