ERIC Number: EJ1028314
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jun
Pages: 7
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Knowledge Exchange between Universities and the Creative Industries in the UK: A Case Study of Current Practice
Ferguson, Morag
Industry and Higher Education, v28 n3 p177-183 Jun 2014
The importance to the economy of knowledge exchange between universities and industry has long been recognized, and in the UK a number of initiatives are in place to support such activities. These initiatives have helped to stimulate engagement between universities and the creative industries, a sector of increasing importance to the UK economy. However, in contrast to other sectors, such as science and engineering, little has been published about the ways universities and the creative economy interact. In this paper a study designed to determine the characteristics of the modes of engagement which best support knowledge exchange between GCU and partners in the creative industries is described. A qualitative case study approach is employed, in which data are gathered through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. The literature suggests that the culture of an institution, based on mission and history, and the communication networks which are in place to support engagement are likely to be important factors. The issues identified in the literature are explored in this study and interview responses are used to determine the practices that support and encourage successful engagement.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Knowledge Management, Communication (Thought Transfer), School Business Relationship, Industry, Creativity, Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviews, School Culture, Social Networks, Learner Engagement, Partnerships in Education, Computer Software, Trust (Psychology), Interpersonal Relationship, Motivation, Power Structure, Barriers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom; United Kingdom (Scotland)
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