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- Assbring, Linda, et al.
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What’s in it for industry? A case study on collaborative doctoral education in Sweden
- 2017
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Ingår i: Industry & higher education. - : Sage Publications. - 0950-4222 .- 2043-6858. ; 31:3, s. 184-194
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The knowledge economy and the changing nature of knowledge production, the increased interaction between public agencies, industry and universities, and the changing labour market for doctoral degree holders are forces that together have led to an increased interest in the organization of doctoral education – particularly the role of collaborative doctoral education. Models like the Triple Helix have become important frameworks for conceptually capturing the interactions and dynamics of industry, government and university collaborations at various levels. Yet, empirical research on the motivations of and outcomes for the industrial partners in collaborative PhD education remains scanty. Through a case study conducted in Sweden, this article discusses the perceived industrial benefits of participating in collaborative doctoral education. The analysis shows that the outcomes of industrial participation are highly connected to the organization of the collaboration, and the authors identify four important criteria that are key to ensuring industrial relevance. The article also highlights significant policy implications for encouraging and supporting collaborative doctoral training, as the authors conclude that it is a powerful tool in addressing skills gaps in industry.
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- Bank, Natasha, et al.
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Tenant recruitment and support processes in sustainability-profiled business incubators
- 2016
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Ingår i: Industry & higher education. - : Sage Publications. - 0950-4222 .- 2043-6858. ; 30:4, s. 267-277
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Recruitment and support processes in sustainability-profiled incubators have received little research attention. The article addresses this knowledge gap in an empirical investigation of three sustainability-oriented incubators in Sweden, Finland and Germany. The data are based on interviews with managers, stakeholders and tenants in Green Tech Park (Sweden), LADEC (Finland) and Green Garage (Germany). On average, the studied incubators had an ambition to recruit and develop sustainability-oriented start-ups, but the number of tenants must reach a critical mass if such ambitions are to become a reality. The local context influences this critical mass of start-ups and is a determining factor in generating (a) potential tenants and (b) the resources to support such firms. This suggests that incubator managers must actively seek tenants interested in sustainable entrepreneurship and that support must focus on activities in sustainability.
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- Bröchner, Jan, 1948, et al.
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Effects of construction industry support for PhD projects: The case of a Swedish scheme
- 2020
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Ingår i: Industry & higher education. - : SAGE Publications. - 0950-4222 .- 2043-6858. ; 34:6, s. 391-400
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- One of the many varieties of university–industry collaboration is industry engagement in doctoral programmes. A scheme operated by the Development Fund of the Swedish Construction Industry since the early 1990s has supported thesis projects for about 150 PhD candidates. While they were doctoral students they were employed by contractors as industrial doctoral candidates or by universities. The purpose of this investigation was to analyse how, as PhD graduates, they perceived the benefits of doctoral studies for themselves as individuals and also how they have contributed to the organization that employs them. Results from a survey with 125 respondents show that the greatest individual benefit is that of being able to access relevant information more rapidly, and that the greatest perceived organizational benefit arises from their ability to cooperate with knowledgeable clients.
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- Cadorin, Eduardo, et al.
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Future developments for Science Parks: Attracting and developing talent
- 2017
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Ingår i: Industry and Higher Education. - London : Sage Publications. - 2043-6858 .- 0950-4222. ; 31:3, s. 156-167
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Over the years, science parks have developed and improved their processes to offer better support to their tenants and promote the growth of the region in which they are located. Since regional growth is closely associated with groups of talented people, science parks carry out various activities at the company or individual level to attract and recruit talent. In order to understand how such activities have been and are being performed at Mja¨rdevi Science Park in Sweden, the authors highlight and analyse four talent-related cases. Their aim is to identify how talent can be attracted or recruited and to consider the stakeholders, their relationships and their motivations. The results confirm the importance to a science park of being close to a student community and of being connected to an international network with a well-recognized brand.
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- Ghannad, Navid, 1975-, et al.
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Entrepreneurial education in a pandemic era : Timeframes, demographics, and the nexus between teaching and experiential learning
- 2024
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Ingår i: Industry & higher education. - London : Sage Publications. - 0950-4222 .- 2043-6858.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: This study examines the transformative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on entrepreneurial education during and after the pandemic. Methodology: Using action research-based case study with a mixed data collection method, that spans pre-, during, and post-COVID-19. Data collection involved class discussions in a final mandatory class, surveys sent after the end of the class, and official course evaluations. Findings: The pandemic-induced changes highlighted that extended instructional timeframes do not necessarily yield better entrepreneurial outcomes. A condensed, immersive approach fostered innovation and improved entrepreneurial mindsets. The hybrid teaching model introduced by the pandemic enriched class demographics, offering a broader spectrum of perspectives and enhancing discussions. Implications: The shift to digital and hybrid teaching models brought diverse student profiles, which, when appropriately harnessed, can enrich classroom discussions and peer learning. Future research should delve deeper into the motivations of distinct student groups and the long-term effects of current teaching strategies on entrepreneurial endeavors. © The Author(s) 2024.
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- Gifford, Ethan
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Theory-driven methods for practical entrepreneurship: Hypothesis testing in entrepreneurship education
- 2021
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Ingår i: Industry and Higher Education. - : SAGE Publications. - 0950-4222 .- 2043-6858. ; 35:4, s. 497-504
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This account of practice focuses on an augmented Customer Development methodology which the author adopted for a module in a Master’s program in Entrepreneurship at a Swedish business school. The article details the techniques underlying this augmented methodology, and the journey toward its implementation. By conceptualizing “hypotheses” as testable statements linking together blocks of the Business Model Canvas, and “assumptions” as students’ assessments of the contents of each block at the outset of the process, the author provides a more pedagogical as well as a more scientifically and theoretically consistent model. Its effectiveness was assessed through discussing these changes with students who had recently taken the course prior to the author’s appointment as teacher. Adaptations such as this could provide an effective method for teachers who want to update an existing course, or who have recently been appointed to a new course focusing on practical aspects of entrepreneurship. Alternatively, it could help to inspire teachers who wish to augment course content to draw more on coherent theory building and good scientific practice, as are most often suited to Master’s level studies, but without radically altering the lesson plan, syllabus or reading material.
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- Gustavsson, Linda, 1976-, et al.
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An impact analysis of regional industry–university interactions:the case of industrial PhD schools
- 2016
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Ingår i: Industry and Higher Education. - : Sage Publications. - 0950-4222 .- 2043-6858. ; 30:1, s. 41-51
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The authors discuss Triple Helix collaborations in the context of regional competitiveness. Through an exploratory case study, they identify and analyse the impact of the establishment of industrial PhD schools for participating industry and universities. The study was conducted in Sweden in 2014 and focuses on three industry–university initiatives involving a total of 57 doctoral students, 9 universities and 39 companies. The results indicate that PhD schools based on the dynamics of the Triple Helix can be of great benefit for both industry and regional universities. In addition, the paper identifies critical success factors for industry–university collaborations involving joint PhD education.
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- Hallonsten, Olof, et al.
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Collaborative technological innovation in an academic, user-oriented Big Science facility
- 2017
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Ingår i: Industry and Higher Education. - : SAGE Publications. - 0950-4222 .- 2043-6858. ; 31:6, s. 399-408
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The innovation systems framework enables a view of innovation as a process involving different actors in different constellations, but it has nonetheless most often been paired with quantitatively oriented studies of patents, licences and spin-offs. In this article, the authors use two cases of technological innovation at an academically organized but user-oriented research facility for experiments in a variety of natural science disciplines. They analyse the academic organization of the lab and its durable and symbiotic relationship with its user community and commercial firms in relevant technological areas to show that technological innovation with scientific as well as commercial relevance can take place in constellations where trust and mutual benefit have replaced formalized practices such as patenting. The article contributes to our understanding of how contemporary Big Science is organized and how it can support technology transfer and the commercialization of research and technologies.
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- Hellström, Tomas, et al.
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Organizing for the Third Mission: Structural conditions for outreach and relevance
- 2013
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Ingår i: Industry & Higher Education. - : Sage Publications. - 0950-4222 .- 2043-6858. ; 27:3, s. 193-204
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The authors investigate how Third Mission activities at universities, such as the outreach and technology transfer functions, are anchored in organizational structures and practices, and discuss the implications of this relationship for the success of the activities. They draw on case studies of two Swedish university colleges to illustrate the diversity of mechanisms used to achieve Third Mission functions. It is concluded that choices about how to organize Third Mission activities may be classified with reference to at least three dimensions: (a) decentralization versus centralization of the outreach function; (b) a strong versus weak research connection in outreach; and (c) demand-side versus supply-side strategies for outreach. These dimensions are analysed from the perspective of their relative strengths and weaknesses for the organization by universities of Third Mission activities.
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