Willis Taylor, Russell

Good afternoon, and thank you to the organisers of this conference for inviting me to speak to such a distinguished audience, and in such distinguished company. As I was preparing for this event, I researched corporate / academic partnerships across the world, and I confirmed what I have long known: how grateful I am for those who lead universities, and how glad I am that I am not of your number. The challenges facing the academic world are greater now than ever before. As a member of society who benefits from your work, I thank you. As a fellow member of the global non-profit community, who seeks private support without inappropriate intervention, I sympathise with your current dilemmas.

Good afternoon, and thank you to the organisers of this conference for inviting me to speak to such a distinguished audience, and in such distinguished company. As I was preparing for this event, I researched corporate / academic partnerships across the world, and I confirmed what I have long known: how grateful I am for those who lead universities, and how glad I am that I am not of your number. The challenges facing the academic world are greater now than ever before. As a member of society who benefits from your work, I thank you. As a fellow member of the global non-profit community, who seeks private support without inappropriate intervention, I sympathise with your current dilemmas.