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Transformative thought leadership derives its power from its capacity to transcend traditional sector-based thinking and cut across disciplinary divides. DL Research has been carefully conceived as a two-way street, offering industry/public sector access to academic expertise and maximising opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, whilst also offering university stakeholders the chance to acquire a comprehensive picture of the key skills and competencies required in a rapidly evolving digital market place.

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