University Research for Innovation (Glion Colloquium Series) - Hardcover

Luc E. Weber

 
9782717857979: University Research for Innovation (Glion Colloquium Series)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 2717857974 ISBN 13: 9782717857979
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press, 2010

Synopsis

Drawn from the 7th Glion Colloquium held in 2009, this volume considers the role of research universities in an innovation-driven global society. Whether in the "old world" of Europe and North America or in rapidly developing nations, the message is clear: innovation has become the key to prosperity and social well-being in a hypercompetitive global economy. Part I introduces several forms of economic, technological, and social innovation. Part II discusses agents of innovation from the points of view of a research university, industry, and national innovation policies. Part III presents university leaders from long-established and emerging institutions to compare how regional and institutional characteristics shape innovation strategies. Part IV focuses on approaches to innovation at national and institutional levels, including a U.S. approach to energy challenges, the shift of high-tech industry toward open innovation, and the challenges of creating world-class universities. Part V addresses the intellectual character of innovation and its relationship to the university's mission. Today's economy requires not only leadership in innovation but also educated citizens capable of applying technology, talent, and capital in new ways. Institutions of higher learning must collaborate with industry and government to create a climate and culture that enable innovation to thrive.

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About the Author

Luc E.Weber is rector emeritus of the University of Geneva, Switerland. James J. Duderstadt is president emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, USA.

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Publisher
Brookings Institution Press
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
2717857974
ISBN 13 
9782717857979
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
358
Editor
Luc E. Weber, James J. Duderstadt