Universities And Business

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ISBN: 9782717851908 | 2717851909
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 2/1/2006

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This book focuses on the crucial relationship between research universities and the business sector. Contributors include university leaders from Europe and the United States, along with senior officers of several global corporations.

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European strategy to promote the knowledge society as a source of renewed economic dynamism and of social cohesion	p. 3
University-industry-government partnerships for a 21st century global, knowledge-driven economy : an American perspective	p. 19
War and peace : how did we get here in HE-business relations?	p. 31
Strategic alliances between universities and their communities	p. 39
Higher-education systems dynamics and useful knowledge creation	p. 63
European research policy : towards knowledge and innovation or trivial pursuit	p. 79
Knowledge diffusion : the prospects for more productive university-industry partnerships	p. 87
The collaboration imperative	p. 99
Global networks and knowledge diffusion : the quantum physics model of 21st-century university	p. 111
Innovation and wealth creation	p. 121
The EPFL approach to innovation	p. 131
Developing ongoing research and learning relationships between business firms and academic institutions	p. 147
Best practice in business-university collaboration	p. 161
Obstacles to university-industry relations	p. 171
University-industry collaborations : a source of continuous mutual stimulation and inspiration	p. 177
Universities, businesses and public authorities - and the inclusive development of society	p. 187
Lessons about regional economic development from the Austin story	p. 201
Challenges in university-industry collaborations	p. 211
Effective knowledge transfer : from research universities to industry	p. 223
Declining demand among students for science and engineering?	p. 233
Declining interest in engineering studies at a time of increased business need	p. 243
A mosaic of problems	p. 253
Best practices in knowledge transfer	p. 261
Universities and business - a view from a food company	p. 273
University-business partnerships for a knowledge society	p. 281
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