Universities are under increasing pressure to help promote socio-economic growth in their local communities. However until now, no systematic, critical attentio
In a knowledge-based economy, universities are vital institutions. This volume explores the roles that universities can play in peripheral regions, contributing
The Handbook on Universities and Regional Development offers a comprehensive and up-to-date insight into how academic institutions spur their surroundings. The
The study of universities’ role in regional engagement has traditionally been focusing on exceptional cases. This book presents a reconceptualization which em
Universities are becoming more entrepreneurial, and for local communities and companies, this has increased their economic standings tenfold. However, the compe