Jan 1Understanding the evolution of “research impact”From working with university researchers on innovation projects, I’ve noted two trends related to “research impact” that affect researchers — particularly those starting out. I hope these observations help researchers understand the current changes that academia is experiencing. And although my experience mainly comes from supporting scientific researchers — I…Research4 min read
Dec 18, 2021Why Market Traction is important Phd/Postdoc innovatorsWhy Market Traction is important Phd/Postdoc innovators by Eoin Galligan In innovation, words matter. The deep tech segment of innovation is complicated enough — so universities need to support their innovators in understanding commercialterminology. I enjoy working with PhDs, postdocs and professors on operational “deep tech” innovation projects and I’ve…Startup5 min read
Aug 14, 2021Does ‘mindset’ affect early stage researcher’s careers?Research culture can at times promote a solitary perspective. PhDs (and Postdocs) do not often have time to reflect on trends that may affect them (see Powell, 2015). The consequence is that some researchers can struggle to understand important changes in university funding and culture. Universities continue to train an…Ph D6 min read
Aug 14, 2021A Strategy Toolkit for Early-Career ResearchersIntroduction The university research sector has experienced major change over the last 10 or so years. Key funding programmes such as Horizon 2020, changed the traditional outcomes of research, with new vocabulary such as ‘impact’ and start-ups (van den Akker and Spaapen, 2017). Stakeholders even began to question the purpose…Research10 min read
