University West Sweden is renowned for its innovative approach to education, emphasising the integration of theory with practical skills across diverse fields. The university representative, Maher Asal, brings his expertise in transforming academic research into tangible societal and economic benefits through effective knowledge transfer and co-creation initiatives. This underscores University West’s integral role in driving progress and fostering collaboration between academia and industry, ultimately enhancing quality of life and economic prosperity.
Contribution to the BEAGLE project
University West’s participation in the BEAGLE project exemplifies its commitment to leveraging academic research for societal and economic advancement. With its expertise in effective knowledge transfer and co-creation, the University West is well-positioned to make significant contributions to the project’s objectives. By integrating theoretical insights with practical skills, University West aims to drive innovation and foster collaboration between academia and industry partners within the project.
Partners perspective on the project
‘The BEAGLE innovatively applies the Blue Ocean strategy to create value from research results by exploring new market niches and fostering sustainable value chains. It documents best practices in academia-industry collaboration to ensure academic insights benefit society and the economy through effective knowledge transfer and co-creation initiatives. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including desk research and quantitative analysis, the project maps knowledge valorisation networks and identifies trends in academia-industry knowledge transfer. ‘
Meet the University West team
- Maher Asal, Ph.D. | Professor in Finance | Head of the Graduate Education in Economics and Finance
- Urban Gråsjö, Ph.D. | Senior lecturer in Economics and Finance | Head of the Undergraduate Education in Economics and Finance