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Developing business mindsets, skills and networking opportunities for early-career researchers. Led by University of Exeter Business School and Chartered ABS. Funded by Research England. business-aware-academics.org

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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat #KnowledgeExchange
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🚀 Researchers & PhD students – want to turn your ideas into action? Join our exhibition experience on July 8th 2026 at Cornwall Business Fair! @exeter.ac.uk Sign up now! app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod... #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
“Today’s ideas, tomorrow’s action.” Our talk at the inspiring University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) conference in Stockholm.
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat #KnowledgeExchange
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Thank you @bas.ac.uk for hosting our ‘bridging cultures’ workshop last week! Inspiring examples of how BAS space weather data helps to keep satellites safe, pave the way for more transformational partnerships beyond academia in the future. See you in London! tinyurl.com/2s3anhmh
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
New case study! As the translational lead for the UK Myeloma Research Alliance, Dr Sarah Gooding is helping to design and deliver clinical trials to improve treatments for patients with multiple myeloma. Follow the link to read more: tinyurl.com/m5smw6d8 crhorizons.bsky.social cancerresearchuk.org
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat #AcademicChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Prosper @prosperpostdoc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
📣 @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social are calling for higher education partners to trial researcher training and networking. Expressions of interest for this funded opportunity are open and will close on 1 May 2026. You can find all of the details in the link below: 🔗 tinyurl.com/3k6nx8xk
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Call for partners to trial researcher training and networking - Developing Business-Aware Academics
Watch the recording of our online webinar from 31/03/2026, which gives an overview of the call, and answers questions from attendees.
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat #AcademicChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
New case study! Dr Victoria Salmon: research-charity collaboration puts pregnancy research into practice Find out more: business-aware-academics.org/case-studies...
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
New Case Study! Digital health collaborations to solve impulsive eating and support heart failure patients. Read the full case study here:https://business-aware-academics.org/case-studies/dr-sam-van-beurden-digital-health-collaborations-to-solve-impulsive-eating-and-support-heart-failure-patients/
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Strong research–industry partnerships don’t happen by accident, they grow through curiosity, shifting mindsets and the willingness to collaborate. Professor Mark Cragg shares his top tips, and the principles that helped him foster industry relationships. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/2v5sartn
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat #AcademicChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We're sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
📢 Last chance for #PhD & early-career #researchers to join a pilot networking event to explore real industry challenges with Developing Business-Aware Academics project partner Babcock International Group. Deadline today 21 November! Don't miss out! Find out more & sign-up here: tinyurl.com/3a6ztr3h
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
This week's Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Summit at The Royal Institution was a reminder that while not everyone is a born entrepreneur, it can be learnt! Thank you to everyone who dropped by the DBAA stand #OnMyHorizon #InnovationSummit2025
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Welcome - Developing Business-Aware Academics
We bring together academics, industry, non-profits and policy makers to encourage mobility of people and ideas, boost the economy, and enable a healthier, more sustainable and socially-just future for...
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
On Fridays, we share the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Early career and PhD researchers, join our research challenge! Online workshop 26 Nov & in-person networking 8 Dec. Connect with partners, and transform your research into action. Sign Up Here: business-aware-academics.org/events/resea... #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #Networking
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Research challenge!   - Developing Business-Aware Academics
Connect beyond academia to transform your ideas into action
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Every Friday, we share the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat #AcademicChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Every Friday, we share the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
If you support the professional development of academic researchers, we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts via our 10-15 minute survey here: exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Note: if you already filled this out in June/July, thank you! Please don't submit another response
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Research support survey
Do you support academic researchers?
Take part in our industry engagement survey to help shape DBAA provision for researchers across the country!

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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our recent favourites: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Remember to get your applications in soon for our Project Officer role! #AcademicSky #UniversityJobs #UKHE
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
We are hiring! Come join the DBAA project as Project Support Officer, working behind the scenes to support the day-to-day work of the project team 🔗 exeter.joinhandshake.co.uk/jobs/203262/... #AcademicSky #UniversityJobs #UKHE #AcademicChatter
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Join our team
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic new member of the team to support the behind-the-scenes running of the project
Project Support Officer
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
We are hiring! We are excited to share an opportunity to join the DBAA team as maternity cover for our Project Officer. Find out more and apply here before August 31st: jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr... #AcademicSky #UniversityJobs
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our favourites from this week: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
We're excited to share that we'll be presenting at the online component of this year's @vitae-news.bsky.social #VitaeCon2025! Come along to our session at 1pm on the 11th of September to explore early findings from the project. #AcademicSky #PhDSky #ResearchImpact #ResearcherDevelopment
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
💭 Do you think working with non-academic organisations could enhance your research? We loved this quote from our recent interview with Dr Meredith Hale! To read the full case study, head over to our website. 🔗 business-aware-academics.org/case-studies... #AcademicSky #ResearchImpact #PhDSky
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"Engaging beyond academia is not about disseminating knowledge that others lack. Being open to different kinds of knowledge allows academics to produce their best work and have impact."
Dr Meredith Hale, University of Exeter
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Sussex Researcher School @sussexresearcher.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Are you at the start of your research career? If so we want to hear your thoughts on translating your research into impact. In collaboration with @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social we are running focus groups in September. Find out more and sign up here 👇🏻 tinyurl.com/yn4hvpm6
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our favourites from this week: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The June DBAA newsletter is here! To read this month’s and previous editions, and sign up to our mailing list, head over to our website: business-aware-academics.org/news-events/... #AcademicSky #PhDSky #AcademicChat #AcademicChatter #ResearchImpact #KnowledgeExchange #UKUniversities
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our favourite from this week: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
PGRs and ECRs at @exeter.ac.uk, make sure you’re registered for the DBAA Networking mini-series later this week! These free workshops will help you build the skills and confidence to transform your ideas into action 🔗 business-aware-academics.org/category/res... #AcademicSky#PhDSky #ResearchImpact
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our favourite from this week: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Exeter ECRs, just a week left to register for our Networking mini-series! Join us next Thursday, the 19th of June, at an exciting event exploring how to identify and communicate with non-academic partners. Find out more and register here: business-aware-academics.org/category/res... #AcademicSky
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Transform your research into action
Identify opportunities for research collaboration
Connect with potential partners
Craft compelling, jargon-free communication

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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Our academic team is in Amsterdam this week for the UIIN annual conference. If you’re at the conference, be sure to say hello, and to register for our session on Thursday morning, ‘Impact of External Engagement’! #UIIN #AcademicSky #AcademicResearch #ResearchImpact #PhDSky #AcademicChat
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UIIN Conference
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2025 UIIN Conference
Reimagining Universities for Talent, Innovation and Impact
10-12 June, Amsterdam
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our favourite from this week: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Free workshops! If you're an ECR at the University of Exeter, join us on the 19th of June to build skills to communicate and connect with potential partners beyond academia. 🔗https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/21FO00k0swif3a00d6myk7itss In collaboration with konfer from @ncub.bsky.social
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Early-career researchers @exeter.ac.uk‬, sign up for the ‪DBAA networking mini-series on 19th June to develop the communication skills to connect with partners and transform your research into action! ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ 🔗 business-aware-academics.org/category/res... #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Only three days left! There are still three days to apply for DBAA funding to explore the barriers, motivators, and enablers facing PGRs and ECRs when engaging beyond academia. Applications close on 30th May so be sure to get yours in soon! 🔗 business-aware-academics.org/funding-rese...
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Rachael Malthouse: Empowering autistic children through digital play Check out our latest case study conversation to hear about how one researcher is drawing on her academic experience and networks to support autistic children with daily tasks 🔗 business-aware-academics.org/case-studies...
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Rachael Malthouse: Empowering autistic children through digital play - Developing Business-Aware Academics
Rachael Malthouse exemplifies how an entrepreneurial mindset can help turn innovative research ideas into life-changing technologies Our case study series features inspiring researchers discussing the...
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Researchers, final call to have your say in our survey! Let us know your thoughts on engaging beyond academia. Find out more and fill out the survey here: business-aware-academics.org/funding-rese... #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #PhDSky #PhDChat #PhDChatter
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Last week, our Engagement Manager, Kirsty Kelley, attended the Institute for Collaborative Working's Collaborative Working Reception 2025. It was great to hear our partnership with the ICW announced there by Lord Hannett of Everton! Find out more about our partnership: designrr.page?id=430000&to...
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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Every Friday, we’re sharing the publications, events, and opportunities from around the HE sector that feed into the DBAA project’s goal of supporting PGRs and ECRs to engage beyond academia and transform their ideas into action Some of our favourite from this week: #AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDChat
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