Our team at the Office of Business Engagement is focused on moving UW–Madison forward through greater engagement and deeper connections with industry partners. Under Assistant Vice Chancellor Chris Kozina’s leadership beginning in late 2020, we …
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Experiential learning opportunities in 2024-25
These opportunities for experiential learning at UW–Madison allow you to leverage student and faculty expertise and help develop the talent that is building the future of Wisconsin and the world.
Experiential learning unlocks employers’ and students’ potential
Hands-on learning experiences found in nearly every discipline on campus set up students and partner companies for success. Read about two examples from UW–Madison’s School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences (CDIS) and the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB).
Streamlined research sponsorship model to make IP licensing “easier and faster”
UW-Madison’s newly developed intellectual property options program, Badger IP Industry Advantage, represents a new approach to partnerships between research sponsors and the university, highlighted by a set menu of options to reduce time spent negotiating. …
New Business Sustainability Leadership Forum connects campus innovators, industry leaders, and state officials to address environmental challenges
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Office of Business Engagement are teaming up with prominent businesses to ignite important conversations in the environmental sustainability space. The Business Sustainability Leadership Forum (BSLF), …
UW–Madison and GE HealthCare broaden shared commitment to health care innovation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and GE HealthCare announced today a 10-year strategic collaboration that builds on an iconic relationship spanning more than 40 years. The new research collaboration expands …
OBE grows connections in Japan
OBE Managing Director John Garnetti was invited to Japan in September to present UW–Madison offerings to Japanese businesses and government and research organizations. Connections made through visits like this build relationships that can evolve into mutually beneficial research partnerships, strategic investments and more.
Access Badger talent this fall through experiential learning
Experiential learning at UW–Madison benefits students and businesses alike. From coursework to internships, these upcoming opportunities will allow you to leverage student and faculty expertise while helping develop the talent that is building the future …
Connection and collaboration blossom on and off campus this spring
The Office of Business Engagement had a busy month in April, with a collection of on-campus meetings and events bringing together university and corporate partners across multiple industries and disciplines. On April 12, OBE hosted …
Company with heritage from 1649 seeks connection to UW-Madison talent pipeline
On April 12, the UW–Madison Office of Business Engagement welcomed Fiskars global human resource executives, who are seeking to create greater connection between the company and the university.