Evaluating and optimising the regional impact of science

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1 Evaluating and optimising the regional impact of science A 2-day international training course on measuring and stimulating the regional economic impact of entrepreneurial universities and universities of applied sciences (8), 9-10 March 2017 Barcelona, Spain Organised by: Partners and Supporters:

2 Background and Goals Universities are increasingly aware of their ability to serve and develop the region from which it evolved. Partnerships between universities and regions now often take place on a joint strategic level. Taking this into account, indicators for demonstrating impact are becoming increasingly important for both universities and regional innovation policymakers. The mission of the AESIS Network is to develop international standards for measuring impact, whilst keeping in mind that all regions are different. Many regional and local governments want to develop a joint approach with these universities in order to optimise their regional economic output. For all parties involved, it s important to discuss which instruments are available to evaluate and optimise the regional impact of science. This training course aims to internationally exchange good practises for achieving this. Themes The training course will be structured along the following issues and discussions: I II III University instruments and methods Regional policy instruments to boost the regional innovation ecosystem Two Case studies As in previously organised courses AESIS believes the input of the participants to be as essential to the course as the expertise of the trainers. Therefore the course is structured to also include interactive sessions, debates and a hands-on practice. Target audience Regional development agencies Regional policymakers Evaluators of Regional Innovation programs University professionals involved in the regional economy Regional innovation experts Scientometricians

3 The Course Directors John Goddard John Goddard is emeritus Professor of Regional Development Studies at Newcastle University, UK. He was previously founding Director of the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS), Dean of the Faculty of Law, Environment and Social Sciences and Deputy Vice- Chancellor. He is currently leading a programme of policy orientated research on the role of universities in city and regional development linking academic work with his experience as a university manager. In this course John will take the lead in the optimising aspect of the topic by focussing on the institutional approach towards regional innovation. Dr. Gaston Heimeriks Dr. Gaston Heimeriks is Assistant Professor at the Department of Innovation Studies, Utrecht University. Gaston s efforts focus on understanding the complex dynamics arising from the co-evolution of knowledge, economy and societal institutions. His approach includes the development of new methods and metrics that combine the cognitive, economic and geographical aspects of innovation, and making connections between interdisciplinary theorising and empirical research. In this course Gaston will take the lead in the evaluating aspect of the topic by focussing on the Parameters for monitoring regional development. In addition to the course programme the attendees are invited to a tour at Parc Científic de Barcelona and the highlights of Barcelona, on Wednesday 8 March from 13.30h to 18.00h. This visit is available to course attendees, speakers and partners only, for the cost of 45,-. More details will follow shortly. Wednesday 8 March Optional Start of the social programme Meeting point: Casa Convalescència End of the social programme 19:30 Welcoming Dinner for all attendees of the course

4 Thursday 9 March 09:30 Coffee, tea and registration 10:00 Word of welcome by the AESIS Network 10:10 Prof dr. John Goddard OBE & Dr. Gaston Heimeriks Opening & General introductions by the participants - Why are you here, what do you want to take away? - Where do you sit in the ecosystem of research and/or regional activity? - What are we talking about and why is it important? 10:45 Frank Zwetsloot CEO of ScienceWorks and the AESIS Network Introducing the Technopolicy (TPN) model Self -analysis and insights in your regional profile with use of the TPN model 11:30 Break 12:00 Dr. Gaston Heimeriks Parameters to connect a Smart Specialisation strategy to your regional profile 12:45 Prof dr. John Goddard OBE 13:30 Lunch Institutional approach towards regional innovation: the role taking process within the triple helix 14:30 Lluís Tort President of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) Which university research strategies are best suitable to serve the regional innovation eco-system and stakeholder engagement 15:45 Break 16:15 Astrid Hannes Research director at University College PXL, Belgium & former Liaison officer at Liaison Agency Flanders-Europe Measuring the impact of universities of applied sciences in regional innovation absorptive capacity: the Flemish case 17:30 Case Study Session 1: Introducing case studies for the hands-on practice & set-up & reading time

5 18:30 Reception 19:30 Departure to the optional dinner Friday 10 March 09:30 Coffee and tea 10:00 Welcome & Summary 10:15 Richard Tuffs & Prof dr. John Goddard OBE Director at European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) Connecting R&D strategies with regional policies: the EU perspective Synergy between cohesion funds and Horizon 2020 / FP9 Instruments for stimulating the regional innovation eco-system approach 11:30 Break 12:00 Case Study Session 2: Introductions by triple-helix representatives of the cases (Industry, Science & Government): Bottlenecks and opportunities for science-based regional development Case Study Session 3: Preparing presentations: instruments for universities and regions to develop the regional knowledge economy. 14:00 Lunch 15:00 Case study Session 4: Presentations participant-groups 16:30 Break 17:00 Prof dr. John Goddard OBE & Dr. Gaston Heimeriks Problem solving: going into collected practical issues of the past days 17:30 Prof dr. John Goddard OBE & Dr. Gaston Heimeriks Closing presentation & discussion with summary Most important lessons & recommendations

6 Appendix I The Technopolicy Model For evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the development of Science Based Regions The Technopolicy Network offers a specially designed model to measure and compare the output and outcome of the (regional) innovation system and policies, known as the Technopolicy Model (the TPN-Model). The model is a symbiosis of the work of four leading authors: Prof.P. Nijkamp (2007: the FIRES Model), Prof. R. Stough (2005; Concept of Leadership), and Dr. R.W. Smilor and M. Wakelin (1990; Smart Infrastructure Model). Combining these models and concepts, the TPN-model shows the essential factors that determine (regional) innovation capacity. This makes this model a tool that assists policymakers in the formulation of a regional innovation strategy or to assess the performance of the innovation system. Appendix II The Case Studies Participants will have the chance to actively integrate the models represented throughout the course in a triple-helix-based hands-on practice. In small groups, they will use the models to identify the regional opportunities, grand challenges and bottlenecks of one of the two following case studies. How can science contribute to the economic development in a metropolis How can regional development best be stimulated in a university town More information about the case studies will shortly be made available on our website

7 GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS DATES: (8), 9-10 March 2017 LOCATION: ORGANISATION: Casa Convalescència - UAB Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret 171 Barcelona, Spain This course is organised by the AESIS Network REGISTRATION: COSTS: You may register through the course website. After registration, you will receive a confirmation via . Further details about the course will be send to you in due time. We kindly request that you register before 15 February There is a maximum number of participants of 50. Participation costs are of the amount of Members of the AESIS Network and partners of the course get a reduced fee of 950. These include two lunches, refreshments, the welcoming dinner, a reception and conference documentation. SOCIAL PROGRAMME The social programme takes place on 8 March ( h) and includes a tour past the highlights of Barcelona, relevant sights at the Science Parks and a lunch. Admittance is available to course attendees, speakers and partners only, for the cost of 45,-. Registration is possible until 26 February. COURSE DINNERS Exclusively for course attendees, speakers and partners we organise two course dinner on Wednesday 8 March and Thursday 9 March. The dinner on 8 March is free of cost for course attendees, speakers and partners. The cost for the optional dinner on 9 March is 60,-. PAYMENT: CANCELLATION: Payment of the participation fee should happen before the course starts. You will receive an invoice with the confirmation. All amounts are excluding VAT, if applicable. If you are unable to attend the course, it is permitted to allow someone else to participate in your stead, if the name of the replacement is communicated before the start of the course to the organisers. Cancellation is possible until 15 February If you cancel before 15 February, we will invoice 95 administration costs. After 15 February, you owe us the full amount. MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT: Thiebault Oudendijk Project Manager t.oudendijk@aesisnet.com Anika Duut van Goor General Manager a.duutvangoor@aesisnet.com AESIS Network Mauritskade HC Den Haag +31 (0) info@aesisnet.com