Purpose – This article aims to consider how academics might increase the impact of their research on practitioners. Design/methodology/approach – The author draws on UK research council guidance and his experience of researching and working with practitioners to inform the discussion....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to gain an insight into the perspectives of a senior policy‐maker on university‐industry partnerships and, especially, on the utilisation of academic research in policy formation and evaluation. Design/methodology/approach – An informal interview...

Purpose – This paper aims to introduce the theme issue and the reasons for focusing on the strategic question: “How can effective university‐industry partnerships be developed?” Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a broader perspective on university‐industry...

"The development of tourism has historically been characterised by enterprising individuals. Small businesses are the backbone of the tourism and hospitality industry. However, entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process have long been marginal topics within tourism scholarship. This is a...

Purpose: This paper aims to review the progress of a sample of (n = 307) signatories in the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative which commits higher education institutions (HEIs) to make smart commitments to achieve one or more of the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs)....