Simon Gaskell, vice-chancellor of Queen Mary, University of London, has argued that giving academics the intellectual property rights to their work to universities will stimulate universities to have greater involvement in external engagement. He believes that his plan, emphasising commercialisation and knowledge transfer, will give academics incentives to disseminate their work to a larger audience. For further details, please go to: http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=412680.