The Role of Universities in Local and Regional Development

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1 The Role of Universities in Local and Regional Development

2 / Many roles! Universities are different Disciplines are different Regions and cities are different Countries are different No one size fit all model

3 / Models Triple helix Entrepreneurial university o ie. standard model Civic university

4 The Triple Helix Model (Etzkowitz & Leydesdorff 1997;; Etzkowitz 2008) A popular approach for understanding how the dynamic interaction between the three institutional spheres (universities, industries and government) fosters entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth Key assumptions: o Universities are playing a central role in innovation side by side with industries and governments o While earlier innovation policy was to a large extent designed and implemented by governments, today it is fairly commonly an outcome of complex interplay between governments, industries and universities o In addition to taking care of their traditional functions the three institutional spheres also adopt new roles and also perform the roles of the other spheres ü Not much empirical evidence!

5 The Civic University Model o Not only what universities are good at but also what they are good for o UTA as a case in point

6 The un- civic university TEACHING RESEARCH Hard boundary between enabling and non enabling environments FOCUS OF MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Funding targets THIRD MISSION ACTIVITIES THE CORE THE PERIPHERY By John Goddard

7 The Civic University THE ACADEMY TEACHING RESEARCH Enhancement Transformative, responsive, demand led Widening actions participation, community work Socioeconomic impact Soft Boundary ENGAGEMENT SOCIETY By John Goddard

8 The original mission of the University of Tampere was endowed with a singularly clear and extensive mission to serve society, and to this day the University of Tampere has retained its strong orientation to society, to public and private services and to professional university education BUT UTA is Civic by history and culture but strategic efforts trail behind Source: Leading a Fundamentally Detuned Choir: University of Tampere, Finland A Civic University?

9 TABLE& 1.& The& main& groups& of& collaboration,& and& their& geographical& nature,& %& of& all& responses&(source:&the&uta&survey)&(n=195)& & Local/Regional& National& International& Private&company&K&less&than&250& employees& & 15.9& & 15.4& & 8.2& Private&company&K&more&than&250& employees& & 8.2& & 12.3& & 13.3& Other&university& & 15.4&! 62.1!! 65.1! Other&educational&institution& & 13.3& & 22.6& & 11.8& Research&institute&(public)& & 6.2& & 34.9& & 20.5& Research&institute&(private)& & 2.6& & 7.7& & 5.1& Government/public&sector& & 15.9& & 37.9! & 12.3& Charity& & 2.1& & 4.6& & 3.6& Other&nonKprofit& & 1.5& & 11.3& & 6.7& Policy&institute/'think&tank'& & 2.1& & 8.7& & 5.1& & Source: Leading a Fundamentally Detuned Choir: University of Tampere, Finland A Civic University?

10 The main collaborative activities at UTA (n=170) / (Source: UTA Civic University Survey)

11 The university interacts through multiple channels 1. Codification/artifacts o Patents, publications, prototypes 2. Technology licensing 3. Contract research 4. Cooperative programs o Cooperative (joint venture) research programs o o o Cooperative education programs Hosting standard-setting, other collective action initiatives Personnel exchanges (student internships, faculty exchange, professors of the practice, etc.) 5. Student placement 6. Faculty consulting 7. New business incubation o Financing o Other services 8. Contacts, networks, general business support o o o o Meetings and conferences Informal networks Entrepreneurship centers Science/technology parks o Industrial liason programs 9. Testing centers, use of specialized equipment, instrumentation, etc. Source: Local Innovation Systems Project -- RKLester

12 Traditional (linear) view of R&D and innovation is flawed Fundamental Autonomous Curiosity-driven Pure science Applied Practical Mission-driven Product development (Firms) FUNDAMENTAL vs. APPLIED IS A FALSE DICHOTOMY

13 Both motivations may apply simultaneously Quest for fundamental discoveries? Yes Yes Is research motivated by Practical goals?

14 Stokes matrix Quest for fundamental discoveries? (curiosity driven) Yes No Pure basic research ( Bohr )?? (e.g., insect taxonomies) Use-inspired basic research ( Pasteur ) Pure development ( Edison ) No Yes Practical goals?

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19 University roles / Policy roles / I - Creating new II - Industry industries transplantation III - Diversification of old industry into related new IV - Upgrading of mature industry Forefront academic research Science policy Licencing/patenting Ties between academics and entrepreneurs Creation of industry identity Standard-setting Evangelists Re-education Responsive curricula Technical assistance Bridging between disconnected actors Filling structural holes Creation of an industry identity Problem-solving for industry Re-education Responsive curricula Global best practice scanning Foresight (Modified from Lester 2005;; Lester & Sotarauta 2007)

20 Demola A local Innovation Platform A firm or public organization, or Money Solution Problem Credits Experience Demola University of Tampere Tampere Univ. of Tech Tampere Univ. of Applied sciences Multidisciplinary group of students Contacts Guidance

21 Examples Adaptive avatar music experience for Nokia ltd. New innovations to the visual design of Hakkapeliitta 7 tyre, for Nokian Tyres ltd. Model-based testing for Intel Smart Demo-Kit for Konecranes ltd. Digital services for housing for YIT ltd. Statistical data interface for Tampere region New methods that can help people with an intellectual disability integrate to their close communities, for Service foundation Tools for neighborhood democracy, for City of Tampere New services, business concepts and/or products which would increase the usage of FC Haka's home stadium Social bookshelf for City of Helsinki libraries

22 Regional culture - Conventions, etc. / - Cultural activities Critical counterforce Media discussion Regional image Creating open atmosphere The freedom of thought multiple and versatile cognition To boost society s stock of intellectual capital Encouraging the net-migration and retention of skilled people A pool of knowledge and talented people University contributions Training skilled labour force Development support Encouraging the net-migration, retention and birth of new firms Research and consulting services Node in the global networks Problem-solving - technology transfer - contract research Local pipeline to global knowledge and expertise