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PhD by Publication as an Argument for Innovation and Technology Transfer: With Emphasis on Africa
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Asongu, Simplice A.; Nwachukwu, Jacinta C. – Higher Education Quarterly, 2018
The contribution of African researchers to knowledge by means of scientific publications is low compared to other regions of the world. This paper presents an argument in favour of PhD by publication as a tool for innovation and technology transfer. The conception of PhD by publication used in this study is more suited for doctorates in science…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Doctoral Dissertations, Innovation, Technology Transfer
Changing Knowledge and the Academic Profession in Portugal
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Santiago, Rui; Carvalho, Teresa; Ferreira, Andreia – Higher Education Quarterly, 2015
The paper analyses the Portuguese academics' perceptions about changes in their research activities and modes of knowledge production. Quantitative data gathered from an on-line national survey have been used to develop this analysis. Results reveal that the majority of academics declared that they were not involved in knowledge and technology…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Change, Research, Foreign Countries
Exploring the Mechanisms of Knowledge Transfer in University-Industry Collaborations: A Study of Companies, Students and Researchers
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Nielsen, Christian; Cappelen, Katja – Higher Education Quarterly, 2014
This article discusses mechanisms, enablers and barriers for knowledge transfer in university-industry collaboration projects involving companies, students and researchers. Data is collected through 35 qualitative interviews with Danish and Norwegian representatives from the above categories. All respondents have been involved in collaborative…
Descriptors: Technology Transfer, School Business Relationship, Cooperation, Universities
University Patenting in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: A Comparative Analysis
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Beale, Andrew; Blackaby, David; Mainwaring, Lynn – Higher Education Quarterly, 2008
Using data on the patent portfolios of UK universities, the paper compares the levels of patenting activity (filings), success (grants) and quality (patents with commercial co-assignees and patent citations) at Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish institutions. Patent activity, per researcher, in Wales is on a par with that in Scotland and about…
Descriptors: Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis
Entrepreneurial Academics: Developing Scientific Careers in Changing University Settings
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Duberley, Joanne; Cohen, Laurie; Leeson, Elspeth – Higher Education Quarterly, 2007
This paper examines the impact of entrepreneurial initiatives within universities on scientific careers. Based on the career accounts of university-based bioscientists involved in a government-sponsored entrepreneurship training initiative, the paper explores the concept of academic entrepreneurialism. Three groups were identified in the data.…
Descriptors: Scientists, Science Careers, Technology Transfer, Entrepreneurship
Government Getting Closer: Higher Education and Devolution in the UK
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Court, Stephen – Higher Education Quarterly, 2004
Since 1997 there has been a series of far-reaching constitutional changes in the UK through the devolution of power from Westminster to new legislatures and executives in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In addition, an elected assembly in London and the English regional development agencies have been established. This paper examines policy…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Institutional Autonomy, Tuition