Public universities have sought to leverage innovation hubs as physical environments to enable new collaboration models and partnerships between students, academics, budding entrepreneurs, and wider industry. In particular, innovation hubs have allowed public universities to position themselves as active participants in the entrepreneurial arena.…

The unemployability of many Nigerian graduates is somewhat attributable to the existing wide collaboration gap between Nigerian higher education institutions and industry. Against this backdrop, this study explores how Nigerian polytechnics and industry can collaborate to enhance graduates' employability. Adopting a focus group discussion…

This study applies a systematic literature review and qualitative content analysis to identify and synthesize key factors that enable collaborative innovation between industry and universities. Using a keyword search in the Web of Science database, the review identified 40 papers that were frequently cited on the topic. Results were summarized…

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…

This article examines the progress of university knowledge exchange in the United Kingdom over a decade, linking theory, practice and policy. As indicated by the literature, the performance of university knowledge exchange is influenced by institutional and locational characteristics. Data on 133 UK universities between 2003-2004 and 2012-2013 are…

This paper explores PhD students' perceptions of their entrepreneurial and commercial capabilities, their attitude towards university supports and the extent to which they engage in external collaboration. The study concentrated on current PhD researchers at one university in Ireland as a unit of analysis and provides encouraging evidence from the…

Since the initiation of China's "Open Door Policy" in the late 1970s, the People's Republic of China has been considered a lucrative location for higher education partnerships, and many UK institutions have established collaborative relationships with universities in China. This paper considers the transfer of management knowledge that…

Analysis of 55 university-enterprise projects in Central and Eastern Europe identified four models: (1) preparation for future cooperation; (2) projects in which universities benefit from business expertise; (3) reciprocal action and benefits to both partners; and (4) cooperation fully integrated into the mission of all partners. (SK)

Barriers facing university/industry cooperation in Eastern and Central Europe include decline in research and development resources, rigid separation of system components, influence of traditional lobby groups, and lack of awareness of intellectual property issues. (SK)

Examination of several hundred contracts for university-industry research collaboration in five British universities reveals several types of clauses that could cause problems in legal interpretation. Problem areas include ownership of intellectual property, reward allocation, and monitoring of results. (SK)

Describes how a collaborative group of four universities, five further education colleges, and independent providers of professional continuing education in Northeast England provides a forum for professional support, development, and updating for course tutors. (SK)

Discusses technology transfer through the channel of international students and four types of transfer (knowledge, expertise, invention, and equipment). Raises questions about the appropriateness of what is taught to foreign students and its relevance to their home countries. (SK)

Distance education may be offered either through institutions created for this purpose (single mode) or through existing universities (dual mode). Each has strengths and weaknesses, but partnerships could meld the best aspects of both, as experience with professional continuing education for engineers in India shows. (SK)

The Internet is revolutionizing communications among university researchers, scientists, and industry. It overcomes geographic remoteness, time zone differences, travel costs, and cultural differences. (SK)

COMETT, a 1986-94 European Community project, fostered university-industry cooperation in technology training through structured networking, student and graduate placement, university-industry personnel exchange, and joint training projects. Advanced training and accelerated education-industry cooperation were core technology transfer mechanisms.…