WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM | 3 ways to nurture collaboration between universities and industry

Martha Crago, vice-principal of research and innovation at McGill University, Canada, said: "The social sciences have a dual role to play. There are researchers whose work becomes the basis for innovative products, processes or services. ‎These are not often commercialized due to a lack of familiarity or culture for doing so, but their work on the societal impact of fast-paced technological innovation has become essential in today's world. This is a peak time for science and technology and social sciences t‎o work hand in hand."

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