Multiple Perspectives on the Challenges for Knowledge Transfer between Higher Education Institutions and Industry
dc.contributor.author | Lockett, Nigel | * |
dc.contributor.author | Kerr, Ron | * |
dc.contributor.author | Robinson, Sarah | * |
dc.date.accessioned | 2008-12-09T11:04:51Z | |
dc.date.available | 2008-12-09T11:04:51Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Lockett N, Kerr R and Robinson S (2008) Multiple Perspectives on the Challenges for Knowledge Transfer between Higher Education Institutions and Industry. International Small Business Journal. 26(6): 661-681. | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10454/968 | |
dc.description | Yes | |
dc.description.abstract | Knowledge transfer (KT) has been identified as an essential element of innovation, driving competitive advantage in increasingly knowledge-driven economies and as a result recent UK Government reports have sought to increase awareness of the importance of KT within higher education institutions (HEIs). There is therefore a need for relevant empirical research that examines, from multiple perspectives, how KT policy is translated into practice within HEI contexts. This paper responds to this need by presenting an in-depth qualitative case study based on over 50 semi-structured interviews with university-based academic and non-academic participants and representatives of small firms involved in InfoLab21, a high profile `centre of excellence¿ for research, development and commercialisation of ICT in Northwest England, UK. The study considers what the key practices of KT are and what promotes and/or hinders their development. Four overarching themes are identified: i) motivation and reward mechanisms; ii) process management and evaluation; iii) clustering and brokerage; and iv) trust and bridge building. Each theme is considered from multiple perspectives and areas for further research are suggested. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.rights | The final, definitive version of this paper has been published in International Small Business Journal Vol. 26, No. 6 by SAGE Publications Ltd, All rights reserved. © 2008 SAGE Publications Ltd. | en |
dc.subject | Knowledge transfer | |
dc.subject | Technology transfer | |
dc.subject | Regional policy | |
dc.subject | Universities | |
dc.title | Multiple Perspectives on the Challenges for Knowledge Transfer between Higher Education Institutions and Industry | en |
dc.status.refereed | Yes | |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.type.version | Accepted manuscript | |
dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242608096088 | |
refterms.dateFOA | 2018-07-18T02:15:52Z | |
dc.openaccess.status | openAccess |