-        Highlighting the impact of research on society and the relevance of research for society

-        Investment in research for longer term perspectives

-        Government priorities and policies and input into evidence-based policy making

-        Effect on curriculum in higher education and wider impact on further and school education as well as skills agenda

What we know?
 What examples do we have? (BD)

-        What works well and where can it be improved? (BD)

-        What are the challenges for large organisations and for the universities to work with them e.g. geographical remit? (BD)

How?
How can we set up a structured system for regular dialogue – and to what extent should this be formal and informal exchange? (BD)

-        How can we set up sustainable networking opportunities? (BD)

-        To what extent should system to system partnerships be responsive to emerging needs or should they provide a clear steer for the development of longer term collaboration? (BD)

-        How should universities include these partnerships in their strategies? (BD)

Who?
  What would be the role of Research managers/senior staff in developing collaboration with external partners? (BD)

-        Would citizen engagement play a role and be included in priorities for civic mission? (BD)

-        What would be the role of students?(BD)
-       Who in national and local government including education departments should be involved? (BD)

When?

What are the realistic timelines for strategic planning within your organisation? (BD)

-        Can we identify clear stages of development? (BD)

-        To what extent would reforms in e.g. health/education/universities affect the implementation of the partnerships? (BD)