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Universities, Enterprise and the Knowledge Economy:Science City York case study
Dr Chris Henshall
Consultant
Board Member, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority
My perspective
Government Deputy Director of R&D for Dept of Health and NHS in
England Group Director in Dept of Trade and Industry, responsible
for UK science and innovation policy and funding Universities
Pro Vice Chancellor at University of York, responsible for links to government, business, economy and overseas
Chair of Worldwide Universities Network Academic Advisory Group
Industry Chair/Director of various spin out/joint venture companies Consultant to medical device and pharmaceutical industries
Overview
Science and innovation policy in the UK Research, innovation and enterprise at the
University of York Science City York: origins, progress and
current activities Concluding remarks
UK science and innovation policy (1) UK economy
Manufacturing and trade Services Knowledge economy
Knowledge economy Science and knowledge creation Innovation and enterprise Skills
Science and knowledge creation UK has 1% of world’s population and produces 12%
of world’s scientific publications Second only to USA in absolute numbers of
citations Highest productivity in world in terms of publications
and citations per dollar invested Science strong in UK and attracts/retains investment
from science-based industry Universities dominant role in science base;
government research labs sector smaller than USA “Golden Triangle” dominates, but much high quality
science outside that
Innovation and enterprise
UK strong in science but weak in exploitation of it Innovation
Universities encouraged/funded to Exchange knowledge with business Exploit IP – licensing and spin-outs Support innovation in local and national economies
Support for innovation in businesses National, regional and local public support for innovation
Main focus has been on product innovation; recent attempts to include creative/design and process innovation
Enterprise Public funding for initiatives in schools, universities and
society more widely
Skills
Major government drives and funding to Increase numbers gaining good qualifications at
16 and 18 yrs, with focus on business-relevant skills
Increase numbers going on to university (currently c40%, with eventual target of 50% in previous administration)
Make university education more business relevant Raise skills of current workforce at all levels, with
funding/pressure for universities to work with employers to deliver this
Overview
Science and innovation policy in the UK Research, innovation and enterprise at the
University of York Science City York: origins, progress and
current activities Concluding remarks
University of York: science and researchYork is one of the country’s top research-led
universities: World top 100; high in UK league tables 8th in 2008 RAE for the UK Excellence in science, social science and
arts and humanities Extensive research networks and
collaborations nationally (eg White Rose, YU, N8) and internationally (WUN)
Longstanding commitment to making research make a difference: eg Queen’s Anniversary Prizes 1997, 2006,
2008, 2010 Chancellor’s Science City 2005
UoY: knowledge exchange and innovation
Research facilities for University and business useYork-JEOL Nanocentre; NMR; Neuro-imaging; Mass Spectrometry; Biosciences; Music Technology
Customer facing research groups:Green Chemistry; Centre for Novel Agricultural Products;
Safety Critical Systems; Environment; Health SciencesCollaborative research and CPD with local and
world-leading businesses and organisationsBP; Smith and Nephew; Apple; Microsoft; IBM; BAe; Qinetiq; local, regional, national and international government
Creation and exploitation of Intellectual PropertyConsultancy, licensing, spin-out companies
Research and Enterprise OfficePromoting and supporting enterprise and user-links
University of York: enterpriseWhite Rose Centre for Excellence in
Teaching and Learning – EnterpriseEnterprise modules across curriculumSupport for student enterprise activities
and businessesEnterprise Zone and Micro-incubatorLinks to local businesses and enterprise
agenciesEnterprise modules for
postgraduates and staffBusiness experience and skills for
students
York Science Park10 hectare/28,000 sq m development
adjacent to UniversityHQ and offices of established and
growing companiesSmith & Nephew Research Centre; Ioko
Spin-outs and spin-insCybula; Rapita; Xceleron; Pro-Cure; Medcom
3 incubator buildings:Innovation Centre, Biocentre; IT Centre
Embedded research facilitiesYork-JEOL Nanocentre; Neuroimaging Centre
Focus for innovation activitiesUoY REO; Science City York, LY&NYCC
Growth of the UniversityPermission to extend campus to East
65 hectares; up to 25 hectares (70,000 + sq m) for business use
£750m projectPhase 1
Academic DepartmentsResearch CentresUniversity and Science City York support teams for enterprise and innovationBusiness space in Departments, Hub and Catalyst buildings£180m development funded by University, local and national government, EU and financial markets
Aim is to create one of the largest “open innovation” environments in UK
Cluster 1 Visualisation
Viewed from North East
Hub building
Viewed from North EastViewed from South East
Hub building
Secondary entrance
Main entrance
Atrium
Catalyst building
Overview
Science and innovation policy in the UK Research, innovation and enterprise at the
University of York Science City York: origins, progress and
current activities Concluding remarks
Science City York: historyBioscience York formed to support growing
bio cluster in University, government labs and and business in 1990s
University, City and business leaders form Science City York in 1998 in response to decline in jobs in manufacturing sector
Informal partnership (“triple helix”)Using knowledge, connections and reputation of University (and others) to promote growth of knowledge economy
Three clusters supportedBioscience and Health; IT and Digital; Creative
Provision of business supportspecialist advice; finance; professional services
Support for development ofaccommodation and facilitiesskills
Promoting public understanding and support for science
Science City York: current
SCY assisted creation of 3000 new jobs and 100 new companies in first 10 years
Model and achievements praised by Prime Minister and CBI
Phase 2 is building on success toscale up impact locallyplay larger role in the Region and nationallytake advantage of developments in other agencies
ProgressSCY established as company limited by guaranteeNew CEO and other senior staff recruitedstrategic partnerships with key agencies
How SCY Adds Value
Connecting Research, People, Business
− Knowledge Exchange; Sector Networks
Delivering Specialist Services to Promote Innovation and Growth − SCY Business Mentors
Leveraging Investment− >£23.5 Million 2007 – 2009
Developing an Infrastructure/Property Strategy in Support of a Leading Knowledge Economy
Extending Reach and Impact of PULSE Activities – Public Understanding, Learning &Science Education, across all ages
Positioning York as a World-Class Centre of Excellence in Biorenewables- won contract for Yorkshire Biorefinery- developing site for biorenewables R&D and business development
Strengthening York’s Profile as a Leading City of Science
How SCY Adds Value (2)
Concluding remarksUniversities play a key role in the Knowledge
EconomyResearch-intensive universities are important for the
development of high-tech, high growth clusters Partnerships between universities, business and
government can help to promote thisThe Science City York partnership has helped to
ensure that York has prospered as jobs in traditional industries have declined
Challenges for the future include the general economic situation, changes in UK economic and science policy, and achieving critical mass and linkages internationally