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Discover the benefits of engaging with Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) with a focus on how KTP functions, featuring a case study from Plymouth City Council. KTP, a UK-wide initiative, aids businesses and organizations in boosting competitiveness and productivity by tapping into academic knowledge and technology. Explore the partnership between graduates, universities, and businesses/organizations and learn how KTP bridges the gap between theory and practice. Dive into project areas within the public sector and understand how KTP works in real-life scenarios. Gain insights into the strategic importance of KTP, the recruitment and development of graduates, and maximizing benefits for all partners involved.
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Presentation structure • An Overview of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) • The benefits of engaging with KTP • How KTP works • Case study: Plymouth City Council
What is KTP? • A UK wide, cross government activity that helps businesses and organisations to improve their competitiveness & productivity through access to knowledge & technology that reside within the ‘knowledge base’ • Part funded by Government, KTP is a key business support • Over a 1000 KTPs are running throughout the UK – planning for growth
The Partnership Graduate (KTP Associate) Knowledge base (University of Plymouth) Business/ Organisation Project
WIN/ WIN/ WIN • Business/ organisation • - new knowledge & technologies • access to academic expertise, resources & knowledge of recent talented graduates – all part funded • University • feedback into research and teaching • KTPAssociate • - fast-track start to career, offering a competitive salary • - personal/ professional training and higher degree opportunity
Project Areas with the Public Sector • Evidence based practice • Evaluation of service delivery • Resource efficiency/ lean service • Processes and performance management • ICT solutions • Meeting legislation requirements • Visit www.ktponline.org.uk
How KTP works • Last between 18 – 36 months • Partnership must demonstrate: • Strategic importance for the business/ organisation • Need & challenge for academic input • Development opportunities for the graduate • Obtaining the funding • Graduate recruitment, employment & development • Management support • Maximise benefits to all 3 partners
A Case Study Awais Raza KTP Associate