The Critical Factors Of Entrepreneurial University In Engineering Education: A Conceptual And Empirical Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Gheorghe Militaru
Keyword(s):  
Research University ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
University Funding ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
Engineering Sciences ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry

Abstract The transformation of a traditional research university into an entrepreneurial university is increasing due to the reduction or limitation in the university funding from public sources and the emergence of a competitive market for education and research. Entrepreneurial universities play an important role as both knowledge-producer and as disseminating institutions. The aim of this paper is represented by contribution to a better understanding the most critical factors that conditioned the development of entrepreneurial universities, as hubs of creativity, with the teaching, research and entrepreneurial missions. This paper provides evidence based on survey data for a sample of Romanian investigators in engineering sciences. A multivariate regression analyses were used to test our hypotheses by research field. We obtain statistical evidence indicating that our hypotheses have supported. The results of this research show that the most critical factors identified were attitudes towards entrepreneurship from academics and students. In addition, our findings suggest that some universities seek to improve the university-industry cooperation as a means to obtain additional income and learning from industry.

From a Traditional to an Entrepreneurial University

2020 ◽  
pp. 142-165
Author(s):  
Dino Arnaut
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Research University ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
University Funding ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Triple Helix Model ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
Career Option ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
And Diffusion

The transformation of a traditional research university to an entrepreneurial university is increasing because of the reduction in university funding from government sources and the constant emergence of a competitive market for research and education. A new approach has emerged, focusing on promoting the spillover of knowledge through university entrepreneurship. The creation of an entrepreneurial culture and the movement towards a Triple Helix model is a complex task that requires the efforts of many dedicated individuals. Universities as centres for knowledge creation and diffusion can be leveraged to generate future economic growth. For small transition countries, it is important that universities operate under policies that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. The education of young people about entrepreneurship represents a highly valuable preparation for constant changes in the labour market. Entrepreneurial education is crucial to help young people develop entrepreneurial skills, attributes, and behaviour, as well as to embrace entrepreneurship as a career option.

From a Traditional to an Entrepreneurial University

2021 ◽  
pp. 607-630
Author(s):  
Dino Arnaut
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Research University ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
University Funding ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Triple Helix Model ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
Career Option ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
And Diffusion

The transformation of a traditional research university to an entrepreneurial university is increasing because of the reduction in university funding from government sources and the constant emergence of a competitive market for research and education. A new approach has emerged, focusing on promoting the spillover of knowledge through university entrepreneurship. The creation of an entrepreneurial culture and the movement towards a Triple Helix model is a complex task that requires the efforts of many dedicated individuals. Universities as centres for knowledge creation and diffusion can be leveraged to generate future economic growth. For small transition countries, it is important that universities operate under policies that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. The education of young people about entrepreneurship represents a highly valuable preparation for constant changes in the labour market. Entrepreneurial education is crucial to help young people develop entrepreneurial skills, attributes, and behaviour, as well as to embrace entrepreneurship as a career option.

Innovative Players in Economic Development in Europe

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Mitra ◽  
Piero Formica
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Commercial Sector ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
History Of University ◽  
Development Unit ◽  
History Of ◽  
Knowledge And Technology Transfer ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry

This article analyses the behaviour of ‘learning’ companies and ‘entrepreneurial’ universities in the context of the territorial and business ecosystems of innovation in which they are involved. Against a background of the fundamental differences between the higher education and the commercial sector, and the history of university—industry cooperation in Europe, the characteristics of territorial ecosystems for innovation (TEIs) are set out and the holistic, networking and interactive models of knowledge and technology transfer are discussed. This analysis provides a conceptual framework for the successful development of territorial ecosystems of innovation which are identified as crucial for future successful European socio-economic development. As concrete examples of activities which contribute towards this end, the authors offer brief case studies of the Economic Development Unit and Innovation Centre at the University of North London and the London Technopole Initiative.

scholarly journals The university-industry relationship under diferent approaches: the entrepreneurial university to academic capitalism

Educação ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Evandro Coggo Cristofoletti ◽  
Milena Pavan Serafim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Capitalism ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
Industry Relationship ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
University Industry

The economic and political changes in the world, from the 1970s, changed the political education of the Public Institutions of Higher Education in the world. The direction of these changes was clear: the university approachedthe market and the company and created interaction mechanisms that did not exist. The article therefore reviews the academic literature that interprets the relationship between university and market/company from two perspectives: approaches that positively position of interactions, exposing their motivations, interests and forms of interaction, especially the notions on Knowledge Economy and Entrepreneurial University; approaches that observe this interaction critically and reflectively, exposing the problems of interaction, its negative aspects and the reflection of the true role of the public university from the perspective of Academic Capitalism.

Institutional Factors for Academic Entrepreneurship in Publicly owned Universities in Japan: Transition from a Conservative Anti-industry University Collaboration Culture to a Leading Entrepreneurial University

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tohru Yoshioka-Kobayashi
Keyword(s):  
Research University ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Institutional Factors ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Regulatory Constraints ◽  
Investment Resource ◽  
The University

The establishment of university spin-offs differs across schools as a result of the interactions among different intuitional settings. This study examines the role of institutional factors in the context of state-controlled universities, which are the majority in East Asia, but have not been the focus of the existing literature. The University of Tokyo experienced a significant shift from an anti-industry university collaboration culture to a leading entrepreneurial university in the mid-2000s. This study proposes a chronological investigation of the policies and culture of this state-owned top research university and addresses its significant efforts to create an entrepreneurial environment. First, despite the regulatory constraints, the university has established an incubator and early-stage investment resource, benefiting from prior experimental experiences in an independent research centre. Second, it opened a special non-degree entrepreneurship education programme for students and postdoctoral researchers. These facts show the importance of an organisational initiative even in a state-controlled context. Regarding the reasons why such changes did not cause internal cultural conflict, our case studies suggest that the academic and commercial bicultural system introduced by the University of Tokyo balanced the fulfilment of traditional academic roles with the drive for innovation.

scholarly journals Digital corporate culture of an entrepreneurial university

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (80) ◽  
pp. 84-94
Author(s):  
Marianna A. Lukashenko ◽  
◽  
T. Yu. Dobrovolskaya ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Scientific Task ◽  
The University ◽  
Current Stage

The current stage of social development is characterized by an active digital transformation of all sectors of the economy and, in particular, education, which is manifested in the activities of primarily entrepreneurial universities. Successful digital transformation requires a digital corporate culture that becomes a competitive advantage for an entrepreneurial university. The study of parameters and indicators of digital corporate culture becomes an urgent scientific task. The purpose of the article is to identify such parameters and indicators. The objectives of the article are to consider the specifics of an entrepreneurial university, to substantiate that its digital transformation is a competitive advantage, and to analyze digital corporate culture and the values of its indicators in entrepreneurial universities. The article suggests parameters and indicators of digital corporate culture that can be identified in open sources. It shows that the parameters include: the presence of a digital learning management system, an educational platform, educational and communication applications, the use of digital educational services, a developed strategy for the digital transformation of the university, digital competence of students, staff, teachers. Based on the analysis of websites, applications and educational platforms, the article identifies the values of indicators of digital corporate culture of leading entrepreneurial universities.

University–industry collaborations: an industry perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (12) ◽  
pp. 3258-3279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferran Giones
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Randomised Control Trial ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry

Purpose The engagement with industry actors is a key element in the transition towards an entrepreneurial university model. The purpose of this paper is to explore the university–industry collaboration (UIC) drivers from the industry side. It analyses how, and to what extent, policy interventions could increase the engagement of industry actors in UICs. Design/methodology/approach An experimental research design has been used involving a feasibility and pilot study (January to June 2018) with 36 firms, in a non-urban region context, with a satellite university campus. The pilot study explores a randomised control trial (RCT) design, with a training intervention to a randomized group of participants in the pilot study. Findings Firms involved in universities’ students (academic forms of UICs) might not necessarily consider the university as a research partner, even in a geographic proximity setting. In addition, there is a potential “dark-side” to proximity, when industry participants build their perceptions using second-hand experiences or indirect information. A training intervention facilitates to overcome pre-existing biases but does not trigger a substantial change in the UIC’s behaviour of the firms in the short-term. Research limitations/implications The pilot study provides valuable insights for researchers interested in a larger RCT. It also provides insights for university managers who want to understand the motivations of industry participants in UICs. Originality/value The experimental approach of the research generates evidence on the feasibility to intervene in the activation of UICs from an industry perspective, a central aspect in transition towards an entrepreneurial university model.

Back to Basics: The Role of Teaching in Developing the Entrepreneurial University

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarna Heinonen ◽  
Ulla Hytti
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Theoretical Discussion ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Close Collaboration ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Active Research ◽  
The University ◽  
University Setting

The literature on entrepreneurial universities focuses on the close collaboration between academia, industry and government, and on the contribution of tertiary level education to society and the economy. Little attention has been paid to the role of teaching in developing the entrepreneurial university, despite the active research on entrepreneurship education. In addressing this research gap, this paper provides a theoretical discussion of the role of teaching in this context. The authors suggest that the challenges are connected primarily to issues of content and pedagogy, depending on the tasks and the university setting.

scholarly journals Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and the entrepreneurial university

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Wynn ◽  
Peter Jones
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Business Practitioners ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry

This article outlines one way in which less research-intensive universities can contribute to entrepreneurship by examining the achievements of several Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) in the University of Gloucestershire. The article adopts a qualitative case study approach: four case studies of KTPs at, respectively, Beacons Business Interiors, Dowty Propellers, Energist UK and Muddy Boots Software (all of which have operating bases within 40 miles of the University) are researched and analysed. The findings reveal that these four KTPs delivered various benefits for the companies, the University and the staff directly involved in the projects, and more generally that the KTPs successfully met their initial aims. The authors identify a number of challenges involved in maximizinig the benefits of KTP activity in the University and suggest how KTPs can actively foster the development of an entrepreneurial university. This article is an accessible review of KTP initiatives in the University of Gloucestershire and as such will interest academics and business practitioners who are looking to develop university–industry partnerships. It also offers reflections on how a programme of KTPs can advance entrepreneurial development and support Growth Hub initiatives.

scholarly journals The “Dean’s Squeeze” revisited: a contextual approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimmo Alajoutsijärvi ◽  
Kerttu Kettunen
Keyword(s):  
School Leadership ◽  
Business School ◽  
Research University ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Contextual Approach ◽  
Corporate University ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
The University

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework for identifying the primary tensions that business school dean’s encounter when moving between different university contexts. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is part of a larger research project on the development of business schools. This conceptual paper builds on the studies and personal experiences of business schools and their management in a number of different countries, primarily in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Findings – The present study argues that as a response to the increasing corporatization of higher education, the university sector has fragmented into at least three identifiable contexts: the traditional research university, the academic capitalist university, and the corporate university. The authors conclude that the match between a dean’s worldview and the university context ultimately determines the appropriateness, survival, and success of deanship. Practical implications – The paper provides practical suggestions for managing business schools. Given that “good” leadership is always context dependent, no single deanship would fit for all business schools. As an outcome, both deans and the selection committees making decisions regarding their recruitment should be sensitive to their worldviews originating from the university contexts in which they previously worked. Originality/value – Emphasizing a contextual approach to business school leadership, this paper proposes a new typology of deanship situations.

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