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BRIEFINGS
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Professor Avvari V. Mohan( first from left) facilitates a conversation on sustainability with industry experts
WHY PARTNERSHIPS MATTER FOR RESEARCH
Real-World Relevance Industry collaborations keep research grounded in practical challenges.
Policy Influence Research co-developed with industry and government agencies gains faster traction.
Scalable Impact Partnerships help to scale the research outcomes to broader markets and sectors.
Knowledge Exchange Ongoing dialogue with practitioners ensures mutual learning leading continuous innovation.
Faroze Nadar
Dr Aaron Sum
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3. Tracking the Changes due to Impactful Research One of the most powerful indicators of impact is evidence of change. > Did a regulatory body update its guidelines after a policy paper? > Did SMEs shift their sustainability practices following our ESG initiatives? > Did community organisations apply our frameworks to create new programs? |
These changes, although sometimes qualitative and slow to emerge, represent the real fruits of research. Tracking these downstream effects is crucial to evaluating our success.
4. Build Long-Term Partnerships, Not One- Off Projects Research impact thrives on sustained relationships. Through enduring partnerships with organisations such as Alliance Bank, UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei, and CTOS, our researchers continue to shape projects that grow, evolve, and multiply their influence over time.
“ Building trust with our partners ensures that our collective work remains responsive to realworld challenges for corporate sustainability, securing its enduring impact far beyond initial insights.”
FAROZE NADAR Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei
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Building trust with partners ensures that our research remains responsive to real-world needs and that its relevance endures beyond initial findings.
5. Celebrate and Share Impact Stories Impact stories are powerful vehicles for change. Sharing narratives about research that has advanced sustainable finance, improved digital safety, or contributed to thriving communities helps us inspire others to bridge the gap between academia and action.
Recognising success also builds momentum internally. It reinforces a culture where research is seen not just as scholarship, but as service to society.
“ Collaborating with School of Business researchers helped us bridge the gap between SME community needs and practices that can also guide policy direction. It is a partnership that amplifies the voices we aim to serve.”
DR AARON SUM Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Alliance Bank
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