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The future of University-Business Cooperation: research and practice priorities

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  • Balzhan Orazbayeva

    (S2BMRC - Science-to-Business Marketing Research Centre - WWU - Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster = University of Münster)

  • Carolin Plewa

    (University of Adelaide)

  • Todd Davey

    (IMT-BS - MMS - Département Management, Marketing et Stratégie - TEM - Télécom Ecole de Management - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] - IMT-BS - Institut Mines-Télécom Business School - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris], LITEM - Laboratoire en Innovation, Technologies, Economie et Management (EA 7363) - UEVE - Université d'Évry-Val-d'Essonne - IMT-BS - Institut Mines-Télécom Business School - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris], S2BMRC - Science-to-Business Marketing Research Centre - WWU - Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster = University of Münster)

  • Victoria Galán-Muros

    (UIIN - University Industry Innovation Network, GIID - The Global Institute on Innovation Districts)

Abstract

University-Business Cooperation (UBC) is an essential mechanism for advancing interests of business, universities and societies. To improve our understanding of the future of UBC research and practice, this study reports on a priority setting process comprising a two-stage research design. Qualitative research identifies a portfolio of six priority areas and 58 related topics. A quantitative step then evaluates the perceived future importance and current advancement of these topics. This approach contributes to shaping the future of UBC by identifying topics that require particular focus to maximise opportunities. The paper concludes with clear future directions for both UBC theory and practice.

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  • Balzhan Orazbayeva & Carolin Plewa & Todd Davey & Victoria Galán-Muros, 2019. "The future of University-Business Cooperation: research and practice priorities," Post-Print hal-02880384, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-02880384
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jengtecman.2019.10.001
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