Formally speaking, knowledge transfer in the field of SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) is channelled through the following areas of the university:
► Vice-rector for Social and Cultural Transfer
- Establishes and coordinates the knowledge transfer policy in the social and cultural fields.
► Vice-rector for Strategic Projects and Planning
- Develops, coordinates and manages strategic UAB projects, with the participation of other institutions.
- Manages the Campus of International Excellence project.
- Is in charge of the knowledge transfer policy in the field of science and technology, as well as the innovation policy.
- Promotes and communicates the transfer of knowledge and technology, communicating and responding to the needs of researchers, entrepreneurs and companies.
- Gives support to entrepreneurs who wish to carry out innovative projects in the field of humanities and social sciences.
- Implements innovation transfer policies.
► Vice-rector for Research Management
- Responsible for the management of agreements and contracts for research and technical services (Article 83) with companies, government agencies, and other types of public and private organisations.
► UAB Research Management Department
- Advises about and manages the contracts and agreements required to carry out the knowledge transfer.
- Advises on public grants aimed at supporting collaborative research (between companies and research organisations).
► Solidarity Autonomous Fundation
- Develops cooperation projects aimed at specific groups.
- A hub where prestigious students, teachers, researchers and professionals can meet.
► Institut of Education Sciences
- Carries out and manages its own transfer projects in the field of education.
