Description
By developing a conceptual model of RII, and by applying a mixed-method 'narrative with numbers' analytical framework, the case studies presented in this book describe the RII potential and performance of twenty research-active universities throughout Europe. The findings and lessons learned are framed within the context of RII-related policy challenges within the European Commission, and possible EC funding instruments for incentivising RII within universities. Key features include an analysis of EU policy instruments and assessment frameworks for regional leadership, human capital development and knowledge transfer.
Insightful and original, the lessons provided within this book will be beneficial to European, national and regional policy makers interested in approaches to incentivise universities to contribute more to regional innovation systems. It will also be of interest to university leaders and administrators who wish to develop strategies to orient their organisations towards increasing their RII.
About the Author
Robert Tijssen, Professor Emeritus of Science and Innovation Studies, Leiden University, the Netherlands and Professor, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, John Edwards, Senior Researcher, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal and Vice-President of the Policy Experimentation and Evaluation Platform and Koen Jonkers, Editor-in-Chief, European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre, Brussels, Belgium
Reviews
'The approach proposed in this book offers the opportunity to grasp empirical elements to sustain innovation in regional economies. It provides a solid basis for the implementation of a system of evaluation (or self-evaluation) and monitoring of the university RII.' -- Dave Mobhe Bokoko, Journal of Innovation Economics and Management
'Universities are key innovation actors, progressively acquiring new roles and engaging with their surrounding environments in ways that are increasingly complex. As it becomes more important to understand these roles, it becomes also more difficult to monitor them. This book develops a powerful method to assess the regional impact of universities and illustrates its application. It will become a necessary reference for all scholars and practitioners seeking to understand the multifaceted contributions that universities make to society.'
Book Information
ISBN 9781839100529
Author Robert Tijssen
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
