Knowledge exchange

Discover how we engage with the public and policymakers on contemporary issues, and use our expertise to support real-world challenges and aspirations, from industry to the third sector. 

Our Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Strategy (PDF, 3MB) for 2025-2030 sets out the plan to advance our knowledge exchange and impact, aligning it with our mission and institutional ambitions.

How we can help you

Organisations across Scotland can benefit from our research and knowledge exchange expertise to help meet their needs.  

Public engagement

From BBC co-productions, to author talks at book festivals and exploring health matters, we promote inclusive shared learning. 

Policymaker engagement 

Our topical, informative research deals with policy matters such as immigration post-Brexit/COVID, and seaweed's economic role. 

Supporting business and industry 

OU specialists can help tackle real-world industry challenges and the need for workplace innovation.

Social enterprise and third sector support

Whether your aspirations are growth, or having an influential voice in policy, let's work together. 

Supporting sustainability

We are sharing knowledge and learning to support environmental sustainability.