By Mr András Havasi from the Corporate Research and Knowledge Transfer
Putting research results into practical use requires a lot of effort. This effort does not happen only locally, but it is happening around us on a global scale.
The vast amount of knowledge human beings have come up with has increased our quality of life and has made us more technologically advanced. What would have not been imaginable decades ago, is now possible.
Looking at what we are going through with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come to the realisation not just how important research is to protect our lives, but of how more crucial the collaboration of stakeholders is, along the research, product development and manufacturing value chain.
The research community has proved its potential in finding a solution to a world-wide problem and putting that in practice in a record short time. Part of the credit to the success is due to those who facilitate the whole process. Knowledge transfer officers and licensing officers have worked tirelessly to seamlessly connect all involved stakeholders, research organisations, pharma companies and governments; to make COVID vaccines available to the public.
Transforming knowledge and research into helpful solutions is possible in every sector, and not only the pharmaceutical sector. It has to be a collective effort though, and the Knowledge Transfer Office of the University of Malta is here to help.
Check out some of the various ways the Knowledge Transfer Office can help UM researchers and research teams make a difference and an impact beyond the academic world. Some of UM's research projects with a knowledge transfer element have been featured in the of Sunday Circle magazine.
