The third mission of higher education institutions: conceptual framework and application in the Czech Republic

Krčmářová, Jana

doi:10.1080/21568235.2012.662835

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“…In scholarly literature, many different concepts and interpretations of the role of universities can be found, such as Triple Helix University [23], Entrepreneurial University [24], Engaged University [2], and Sustainable University [25]. In Europe, Third Mission (in addition to the first two missions of teaching and research) is increasingly used as an umbrella term describing the societal engagement of universities and the commercial and non-commercial services provided by higher education institutions, yet it is still a blurry term with many different interpretations [26].…”

Section: The Role Of Universities In Society: An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards Implementing Transdisciplinarity in Post-Soviet Academic Systems: An Investigation of the Societal Role of Universities in Armenia

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The concept of transdisciplinarity (TD) has been introduced to find solutions for complex sustainability challenges via knowledge co-production by scientists and societal actors. The understanding of the societal role of universities is a critical factor when implementing transdisciplinarity in the academic systems of Post-Soviet countries, given their historic development. Using Armenia as a case, we adopted a qualitative research approach by analyzing legal documents, conducting semi-structured expert interviews and focus group discussions with a range of stakeholders. We identified discrepancies of expectations between stakeholders as challenges for a joint understanding of the societal role of universities, as well as differently perceived competences and motivations, which can lead to trust deficits. The results are discussed according to four main features of transdisciplinarity: focusing on real-life problems, transcending and integrating disciplinary paradigms, ensuring participatory research and teaching, and searching for unity of knowledge beyond disciplines. Findings show that no formal obstacles exist for implementing transdisciplinarity in two Armenian universities and that the societal understanding of the role of universities could be expanded. Yet, while society is in principle ready for collaboration, the initiative is expected to come from academia. A particular responsibility will lie with teachers from the younger generation to become key-agents for change.

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Section: The Role Of Universities In Society: An Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards Implementing Transdisciplinarity in Post-Soviet Academic Systems: An Investigation of the Societal Role of Universities in Armenia

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“…Innovation systems in Central and Eastern Europe have been characterized by higher degree of fragmentation, low levels of cooperation and a lack of intermediary organizations (Rehák and Sokol, 2007;Radosevic, 2002;Serbanica, Constantin and Dragan, 2015;Kwiek, 2012). Empirical research in Czechia (Krčmářová, 2011) showed that the first university activities were mainly focused on establishing offices for communication and knowledge transfer. However, majority of such offices only passively distributed information on research expertise.…”

Section: The Role Of Universities In Regional Development and Classifmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, majority of such offices only passively distributed information on research expertise. Research in Hungary (Gál and Páger, 2017), Poland (Kwiek, 2012), Romania (Serbanica, Constantin and Dragan, 2015) and Czechia (Krčmářová, 2011;Žížalová and Čadil, 2012) showed that a lack of incentives for cooperation and missing systemic support are still a typical issue in Central and Eastern Europe. European research and innovation policies played a major role in enhancing research activities and intermediary infrastructure (Ptáček and Sczyrba, 2017); and establishing systematic linkages in the regional innovation system (Vallance et al, 2017).…”

Section: The Role Of Universities In Regional Development and Classifmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evolution of University Third Mission Activities in Slovakia: What Role for a Public Policy?

2019

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Purpose: Universities are an important component of regional innovation systems. There have been a number of studies during recent years in developed countries which analysed activities of universities aiming to increase their contribution in regional innovation. The aim of this article is to explore the evolution of third mission activities of universities in Slovakia and explore the role of public policy in this process.Methodology/Approach: We used a document analysis of annual reports of all public universities in Slovakia to see which third mission activities universities claim to perform and how the situation has changed over the years. We also compared universities according to their focus and location. Several personal and telephone interviews were conducted to verify or supplement the information.Findings: We found that among all third mission activities, the greatest change was observed in research and cooperation activities with businesses. This mainly resulted from a change in government policy but mostly due to very strong support from EU structural funds.Research Limitation/implication: The study is based on annual reports of universities which do not necessarily cover all activities that universities actually perform.Originality/Value of paper: The paper provides the first complete overview of the third mission activities performed by universities in Slovakia with a focus on their development over time. Also, it identifies the role which governmental policy plays in these processes.

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“…Jana Krčmářová (2011) states that the enterprising aspect "is based on commercializing higher education institution (HEI) services, e.g. contractual research, education, faculty use or consultations and fundraising activities, which are especially important for HEIs without greater opportunities for commercialization but suffer from a similar budget shortage."…”

Section: Enterprising Third Missionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the other hand, the interpretation of social third mission provided by Montesinos et al (2008) focuses on the international activities in higher education such as staff exchange programmes and international projects for developing countries. While Krčmářová (2011) defines the third mission as organise services or activities to society with non-financial benefit in order to cultivate society cohesion and develop responsible citizenship. Approaches for doing so include providing students opportunities with service learning programs, community outreach activities, teaching social and global issues and conducting community-engaged research.…”

Section: Social Third Missionmentioning

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The third mission of higher education institutions: conceptual framework and application in the Czech Republic

Cited by 24 publications

References 14 publications

Towards Implementing Transdisciplinarity in Post-Soviet Academic Systems: An Investigation of the Societal Role of Universities in Armenia

Towards Implementing Transdisciplinarity in Post-Soviet Academic Systems: An Investigation of the Societal Role of Universities in Armenia

Evolution of University Third Mission Activities in Slovakia: What Role for a Public Policy?

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