Вузы и бизнес: точки соприкосновения. Доклад Виктории Слепых на семинаре РАНХиГС
The report focused on the interaction between universities and businesses in Russia. In her presentation, Viktoria Slepykh emphasized that universities are important generators of new inventions and discoveries, and that partnerships with businesses allow for the effective commercialization of these innovations, ensuring a return on investment in research conducted.
The speaker highlighted that universities play a key role in preparing highly qualified specialists who meet the current requirements of the labor market. Collaboration with the real sector of the economy enables universities to adapt their curricula to the current industry needs, enhancing the competitiveness of students through practical experience gained during internships and work placements.
During the presentation, the results of monitoring the effectiveness of Russian universities and data from a survey of educational institution leaders conducted as part of the "Monitoring of Education Economics" project were shared. Patterns of engagement of state universities in collaboration with businesses, factors contributing to the successful monetization of university activities, and an analysis of university consortia were discussed. The positions of university leadership regarding the process of interaction with business were also examined.
The presentation sparked lively interest among seminar participants and represented another necessary step in discussing this topic, which is essential for the current development of universities.