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ERIC Number: EJ1165089
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1467-6370
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Universities and Smart Specialisation Strategy: From Third Mission to Sustainable Development Co-Creation
Rinaldi, Chiara; Cavicchi, Alessio; Spigarelli, Francesca; Lacchè, Luigi; Rubens, Arthur
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, v19 n1 p67-84 2018
Purpose: The paper analyses the emerging role of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) universities in contemporary society via third- and fourth-mission activities. In particular, the paper investigates the potential contributions that SSH universities can offer in developing and enhancing capacities, supporting the changing conception of innovation coherently through a Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) approach. Design/methodology/approach: The case study presents multiple third- and fourth-mission activities carried out by the University of Macerata (Italy). The activities are framed according to the roles universities could have in supporting S3. Findings: Within third- and fourth-mission activities, SSH universities can play different and broader roles (generative, absorptive, collaborative and leadership), which could support regions in designing and implementing S3. Practical implications: The paper shows the important contributions that SSH universities can make in their regions, both to support S3 and enhance the transition to sustainable development. Social implications: The article emphasises SSH universities' multiple contributions to sustainable development and to innovation in the knowledge society/economy framework. Originality/value: This case study captures SSH universities' contributions to S3 and the wider innovation paradigm, by highlighting their transformational effect on regional economies.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Italy
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