To explore the contradictions and problems apparent in contemporary policy towards
universities, this article reviews two parallel but related debates: the debate about …

An interest in the potential contribution of universities to regional development has
corresponded with a wider shift in economic geography towards modes of discourse and …

The paper addresses the rising criticism to innovation policies that have assumed a direct
and massive impact of universities in regional economies. It integrates the literature in …

The main objective of this study is to provide a review of the literature and evidence on the
contributions of universities to innovation and employment. While teaching and research are …

Universities, knowledge and regional development. Regional Studies. The rapid expansion
of universities and other higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world in recent …

It is now widely accepted that a key element of the social compact between universities and
their host societies is the provision of knowledge of wider value. Some have argued that this …

The past 30 years has seen an escalating interest in the potential role of universities in
contributing to their regional economies, reflected in the increasing trend for regional …

The literature on universities' contributions to regional development is broad and diverse. A
precise understanding of how regions may draw advantages from various university …

This paper explores the state of the literature on the role that universities perform in the
development of regional innovation systems. The predominant focus in the literature has …

Universities are increasingly expected to provide contributions to regional innovation and
economic development processes. Despite much work on how universities can contribute to …