"Fourth Generation" Universities and Regional Development

Abstract: In the XXI. century the role of higher education is in a transition phase, the successful higher education institutions have an important role in the formation of the economy and the society of a certain region. Several successful examples prove that universities have a quite intense role in the improvement of competitiveness of certain territories and in many cases they have an active role in endeavors regarding economic development. Modern economic development demands that due to the increased social and economic commitments the traditional (education and research) activities of the universities should broaden. To be able to exploit their optimal potential regarding economic development, high quality education is a necessary but not sufficient factor (first generation universities). High-standard research (second generation universities) and the adaptation of research outputs by the local economy (third generation universities) are also necessary. Through this the competitiveness

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource, 14-31 S.
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Veröffentlichungsversion ; begutachtet (peer reviewed) ; In: Hamm, Rüdiger (Hg.), Kopper, Johannes (Hg.): Higher education institutions and regional development: proceedings of the 3. ERSA International Workshop. 2015. S. 14-31. ISBN 978-3-00-049656-1

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Erziehung, Schul- und Bildungswesen

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Krefeld
• (who): Stünings Medien
• (when): 2015
• Contributor: Hamm, Rüdiger ; Kopper, Johannes

Further information

• DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.227113
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-54859-3
• Rights: Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 25.03.2025, 1:53 PM CET