This article examines different ways of tapping academia and making ideas pay. It highlights the case of Salford University to illustrate ways in which industry and higher education can collaborate.
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Edward Parker is Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Salford and Director of CAMPUS. He can be contacted at CAMPUS, 43 The Crescent, Salford M5 4WT, UK (Tel: 061-743 1727).
