Transfer
At the University of Cologne, ‘transfer’ means more than simply passing on knowledge through patents, licences or spin-offs. It is a reciprocal, lively process – supported by the entire university: researchers, academic staff, technical and administrative staff and students.
Transfer happens when science connects with business and society. Be it through direct solutions – for patients, court proceedings, companies, or schools – or through the potential of basic research for future innovations. Central institutions such as the KinderUni or the study programmes for senior citizens also make academic knowledge accessible to a broader public.
