This paper draws on systems thinking and selected case studies to explore how ‘prac-ademic’ partnerships can create impact in real-world settings. The paper argues that knowledge co-generation partnerships are sub-systems of the complex systems in which research is being undertaken and that governance arrangements are central to enabling partners to work together more effectively to achieve research impact. Reflecting on two successful knowledge co-generation case examples, three distinct areas are identified that need to be understood from a systems perspective to enable future success. These are the importance of (1) developing a clear framing and shared purpose; (2) developing flexibility in contracting that enables new deliverables to emerge; and (3) the project team comprising bilingual team members who understand the contextual demands of both academia and practice. These elements will facilitate the co-generation of knowledge through prac-ademic partnerships and become a path to creating research impact.

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共同产生的知识作为建立研究影响的途径

本文利用系统思维和选定的案例研究来探索“实用-学术”伙伴关系如何在现实世界中产生影响。本文认为，知识热电合作伙伴关系是正在进行研究的复杂系统的子系统，治理安排对于使合作伙伴能够更有效地合作以实现研究影响至关重要。反思两个成功的知识联合生成案例，确定了需要从系统角度理解的三个不同领域，以实现未来的成功。这些是 (1) 制定明确的框架和共同目标的重要性；(2) 发展合同的灵活性，使新的可交付成果得以出现；(3) 项目团队由双语团队成员组成，他们了解学术界和实践的上下文需求。这些要素将通过实践学术伙伴关系促进知识的共同生成，并成为创造研究影响的途径。