Knowledge Exchange & Research

At Ravensbourne, knowledge exchange is embedded in everything we do. We are dedicated to building partnerships with other institutions, industry partners and the wider community. 

This is what we do:

1. Deliver impactful knowledge exchange and research projects that focus on collaborative and inclusive exchanges with industry, academia, public sector and the community

2. Ensure our knowledge exchange and research positively impacts society and the economy

3. Support staff, students, graduates and partners in their knowledge exchange and research ambitions

4. Work with local, national and international communities on innovative knowledge exchange and research initiatives

5. Pursue funding opportunities that foster innovation and celebrate excellence. 

Our specialisms include:

• Immersive and augmented realities
• Wearable tech
• AR and VR for learning
• Smart cities and urban design
• New filming and narrative technologies
• Fashion, branding and communication
• Big data
• Additive manufacture
• Innovation in materials and production techniques.

Our reach extends widely into sectors including mental health, engineering, construction, sport and entertainment. 

Our technology specialists and extensive community of partners are committed to merging theory with practice-based knowledge exchange and research, with the aim of turning experiments into impactful reality. 

The Ravensbourne University London Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series celebrates a milestone in the University’s academic journey, recognising five distinguished scholars whose leadership, innovation, and excellence have made a significant impact. 

The title of professor honours not only outstanding academic achievement but also a deep commitment to advancing education, research, and knowledge exchange. These scholars play a central role in shaping Ravensbourne’s academic programmes, supporting student learning and research, and driving the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange strategy. Their work bridges traditional boundaries, connecting theory with practice, academia with industry, and creativity with commerce.

The first two events are now open for registration: 

• Inaugural Professorial Lectures: Strings, Machines, Cables and Screens & In Pursuit of Luxury - 18 March 2026
• Inaugural Lecture: Psychology of Learning Innovation - 22 April 2026

Admission is free with registration. 

Find more details about our Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series here.

Our experimental research community explores the potential of existing and emerging creative technologies – in, and not limited to:

• Design
• Music
• Film
• Architecture
• Fashion
• Big data
• Communication.

We have an international reputation as a knowledge exchange and research partner on innovative projects, working with industry, academia, the community and government in the UK and beyond. 

At Ravensbourne, we embed knowledge exchange and research within the culture of the university by encouraging staff and students to engage in both academic and practice-based work. 

We focus on new approaches to interactivity and immersive technology, social innovation applied to design and culture, and commercial knowledge exchange and research in the creative industries and beyond.