As higher education institutions pursue research mega-grants and government and industry partnerships worth orders of magnitude more than traditional engagements, the stakes — and the pressure to succeed — rise commensurately. Research breakthroughs bring recognition, awards and acclaim, and an ongoing financial windfall essential to institutions and research departments.

To win the day, higher education institutions need more, but may well have to make do with less. How can they navigate this contradictory environment?

We've selected the top five takeaways from the EDUCAUSE 2023 Annual conference that we see as most compelling for focus in 2024 within the WWT. For each of these takeaways, we offer some thoughts about approaches to consider in order to create positive momentum within your institution.

Higher education institutions conduct advanced research that delivers innovation, breakthrough technologies, cures for diseases and so much more for societal benefit.