Open Research Explained: Does It Really Drive Innovation?

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00:00 Welcome and introduction 01:37 Meet the panel 02:29 What is open research? 02:49 How open research enables knowledge sharing 06:35 Open research in industry collaboration 09:16 Open research in innovation systems and clusters 13:06 Do open research networks happen naturally? 17:27 Can open research strengthen collaboration? 21:17 Blue-sky research and openness 22:30 Open research vs commercial interests 27:20 Does open research help commercialisation? 34:29 Open research, security and IP 46:38 AI, open research and new risks 54:38 Audience Q&A 58:05 Final takeaways 58:51 Closing remarks In this Open University inaugural lecture, experts explore the real impact of open research on innovation, from accelerating breakthroughs to navigating the risks around intellectual property, data security and AI. Featuring leading voices from academia and industry, this panel discussion breaks down how open science can drive collaboration, strengthen trust, and support the commercialisation of new technologies, while also highlighting the trade-offs organisations must manage. You’ll learn: How open research enables collaboration between universities and industry Why transparency can speed up innovation (and when it can slow it down) The role of intellectual property (IP) in open vs closed research How SMEs and startups benefit from open data and academic partnerships The growing impact of AI and machine learning on open science Why trust, communication and early agreements are crit

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