KLUGER Transfer - Climate - Environment - Health - Transfer

Global climate and environmental changes require a profound transformation towards sustainable development. In order to achieve this transformation, a functioning transfer of knowledge between science and society is essential. The search for sustainable ways to achieve the necessary transformation requires a good understanding of the necessary transition processes of all affected and acting persons and institutions. Innovative transfer methods are necessary in order to move from scientific problem analyses to realistic solution proposals. In order to develop the right transfer strategies, existing transfer methods need to be experimentally adapted to the respective context. Especially for the Max Planck Institutes in their role as non-university research institutions (AUFs), which essentially conduct basic research, the early transfer of knowledge and technologies is of central importance for the transformation of society.

New transfer strategies

As part of the KLUGER transfer project, an institutionalized transfer cooperation between a non-university research institute (AUF) and a university of applied sciences (HAW) is being tested. The aim is to promote the interface between basic research and society. The Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) in Mainz is coordinating the network. The MPIC focuses on the transfer of research results to HAWs in order to provide feedback for future transfer and research planning.

Role of universities of applied sciences (HAW)

Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) play a central role as a "transfer hinge" between basic research and practice. As part of the project, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS) is developing a toolbox with transfer instruments aimed at specific target groups and designed to have a broad impact in society. The IZNE is also conducting a transfer study to analyze the preferences and perceived influence of transfer processes on the scientific quality and social relevance of research.

Importance of the transfer for social transformation

The transformation of society towards sustainable development is only possible if the transfer of knowledge between science, society and business works. Innovative methods of transfer are essential in order to move from scientific analysis to practical recommendations for action. The overarching goal of the project proposed here is the development of an innovative, high-quality and practice-oriented, i.e. 'smart' knowledge transfer. Citizen science approaches and education for sustainable development (ESD) play a decisive role here.

The challenge here is to convert available information into practical knowledge. This essentially involves (a) knowledge transfer between AUF and HAW and (b) knowledge transfer between HAW and practice. For both aspects, information must "flow" in a high-quality manner and at the same time be communicated in a context-appropriate manner. This requires suitable formats. These are developed in a multi-stage transfer chain from basic research at the MPIC to applied research and teaching at the IZNE and the H-BRS in order to put them into practice. The implementation of various formats creates a sustainable system of knowledge transfer:

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