Universities Demand Tuition and Equity, But For What?
Originally published via martinholub.com This summer I returned to my alma mater, ETH Zurich. It’s not all sunshine and roses, of course, but one thing is exemplary. ETH takes low single digit equity in its spin-offs, usually around 2%. And this is not some oddity, in Sweden, universities do not take any equity in spinoffs at all. In contrast, it’s been with a fanfare that Dutch universities announced common spin-off terms with equity stakes ranging from 10 to 25%, often landing around 20%. S...
Universities Demand Tuition and Equity, But For What?
Originally published via martinholub.com This summer I returned to my alma mater, ETH Zurich. It’s not all sunshine and roses, of course, but one thing is exemplary. ETH takes low single digit equity in its spin-offs, usually around 2%. And this is not some oddity, in Sweden, universities do not take any equity in spinoffs at all. In contrast, it’s been with a fanfare that Dutch universities announced common spin-off terms with equity stakes ranging from 10 to 25%, often landing around 20%. S...
Get the (S)hell Back Here!
Originally published via martinholub.com Background: In the Netherlands, it is customary to include ‘propositions’, essentially opinionated statements defended alongside one’s doctoral work. In this post series, I am outlining the arguments supporting my propositions. Proposition #10: The benefits of Shell’s residency in the Netherlands far outweighed its environmental controversies.IntroductionShell, one of the world’s largest and most recognizable energy companies, has long been a titan in ...
Get the (S)hell Back Here!
Originally published via martinholub.com Background: In the Netherlands, it is customary to include ‘propositions’, essentially opinionated statements defended alongside one’s doctoral work. In this post series, I am outlining the arguments supporting my propositions. Proposition #10: The benefits of Shell’s residency in the Netherlands far outweighed its environmental controversies.IntroductionShell, one of the world’s largest and most recognizable energy companies, has long been a titan in ...
Making Academia Better, Part 4 – Pursue More Need-Driven Research
Originally published via martinholub.com. Background: In the Netherlands, it is customary to include ‘propositions’, essentially opinionated statements defended alongside one’s doctoral work. In this post series, I am outlining the arguments supporting my propositions. Proposition #8: Need-driven research is a better investment of taxpayers money than research driven by curiosity.IntroductionScience and research are cornerstones of human progress. They enable innovations that shape our lives,...
Making Academia Better, Part 4 – Pursue More Need-Driven Research
Originally published via martinholub.com. Background: In the Netherlands, it is customary to include ‘propositions’, essentially opinionated statements defended alongside one’s doctoral work. In this post series, I am outlining the arguments supporting my propositions. Proposition #8: Need-driven research is a better investment of taxpayers money than research driven by curiosity.IntroductionScience and research are cornerstones of human progress. They enable innovations that shape our lives,...
Making Academia Better, Part 3 - Foster Foundations of Policymaking
Originally published via martinholub.com Background: In the Netherlands, it is customary to include ‘propositions’ with one’s thesis, essentially opinionated statements defended alongside one’s doctoral work. In this post series, I am outlining the arguments supporting my propositions. Proposition #7: The foundations and practical experience of policy making must be included in graduate education.IntroductionIn today’s interconnected world, politicians are faced with complex decision-making, ...
Making Academia Better, Part 3 - Foster Foundations of Policymaking
Originally published via martinholub.com Background: In the Netherlands, it is customary to include ‘propositions’ with one’s thesis, essentially opinionated statements defended alongside one’s doctoral work. In this post series, I am outlining the arguments supporting my propositions. Proposition #7: The foundations and practical experience of policy making must be included in graduate education.IntroductionIn today’s interconnected world, politicians are faced with complex decision-making, ...
Making Academia Better, Part 2 – Create New Interfaces for the Interaction with Industry
Originally published via martinholub.com. Background: In the Netherlands, it is customary to include ‘propositions’ with one’s thesis, essentially opinionated statements defended alongside one’s doctoral work. In this post series, I am outlining the arguments supporting my propositions. Proposition #6: Universities should establish fellowships that fund stays of industry professionals in academic labs.IntroductionIn a previous post, I argued that the culture of work and research management in...
Making Academia Better, Part 2 – Create New Interfaces for the Interaction with Industry
Originally published via martinholub.com. Background: In the Netherlands, it is customary to include ‘propositions’ with one’s thesis, essentially opinionated statements defended alongside one’s doctoral work. In this post series, I am outlining the arguments supporting my propositions. Proposition #6: Universities should establish fellowships that fund stays of industry professionals in academic labs.IntroductionIn a previous post, I argued that the culture of work and research management in...
