profitabilityit 0 1 ln Sizeit 2levit 3deo HEI 4dco BEI 5deo BEI 62 deo he dummy variable coded 1 for firms with an entrepreneurial orientation
while 1, 200 graduates leave higher education per year. In comparison, the closely related sector of IT and software employs 14,000 people with 2, 200 graduates annually (Innova, 2008.
The Walloon region has 9 universities and 13 higher education colleges with courses related to applied sciences. These knowledge institutes have developed relationships with the local industries over time,
Changsha is one of the key higher education and research bases in China. There are many new and well established universities.
it is observed that investments in higher education in Europe have deteriorated over the last decades, leading to a lower number of graduates and researchers in some fields of natural sciences.
-Promoting higher education and training in the fields of KETS is essential in order to serve KETS with the skilled personnel they need.
World share of S&e graduates, researchers, GERD, high-impact publications and patent applications, 2000 and latest year Science and technology graduates from tertiary education (ISCED 5 and 6
and other higher education establishments have come to understand how their intellectual property can yield value through market channels.
and consultation through in-region workshops, presentations and one-to-one meetings with Department of Transport (Dot), the business community and Higher education Institutes (HEIS).
and sectoral diversity and/or clustering Skills & Education an analysis of the skills, educational attainment and education resources Knowledge and Innovation research and development investment and activity, collaborations and inter-linkages between HEIS and firms,
Innovation Many of the regional stakeholders view HEIS as the primary source of innovation, although international research shows that it is one source only (and not a primary source) 20.
In relation to the role of HEIS, stakeholders highlighted the real challenges for SMES to access and absorb the‘appropriate'Intellectual Property.
The presence of important research centres at UCC, CIT and Moorepark contribute to make the region one of the best performing areas of the country in terms of Higher education Research and development (HERD) There are many initiatives underway within the region
OVERVIEW, FINDINGS & ACTIONS 23 Figure (ii) Convergence Opportunities Key Actions (Extract) Consider how best to enable companies (particularly small companies) to access technologies and research from HEIS, at a basic level such as:
and/or acquire technologies Restructuring HEI research websites so that they are more easily searchable in terms of technologies
and their applicability as opposed to by Research Institute/Centre Providing a directory of providers (HEIS
OVERVIEW, FINDINGS & ACTIONS 24 HEIS to consider work placement where students would take up opportunities in a flexible
but it does demonstrate some potential for improving HEI-industry cooperation to increase innovation in the region.
Building on the Túsnua initiative, continue to develop a more structured approach for ongoing and proactive communications with the HEIS (in terms of innovation,
and regional approach to the development of indigenous enterprise The small portion of the total R&d spend in the higher education sector (HERD) underlines the importance of establishing linkages
and networks, including with relevant HEIS and research institutes beyond the region (nationally and internationally).
Regional Performance in Expenditure on R&d (Percentage of National Total) Business Expenditure on Research & development 2005 Higher education Research & development 2006 Border 3. 9 0. 8 Dublin
Forfás, Higher education R&d Survey, 2006 Figure A3. 3: Total SFI Commitment by Research Body to 30/06/08 Source:
collaborations and interlinkages between HEIS and firms, between firms and customers Economic Infrastructures transport and broadband infrastructures recent investments and ongoing infrastructure needs Quality of life based on factors relevant
The higher education institutes in the region have adopted also a proactive approach with industry in terms of applied research,
The Southeast accounts for a very small portion of the total R&d spend in the higher education sector (HERD)( under 2%in 2006.
and networks with relevant HEIS and research institutes beyond the region. Significant developments such as the awarding of an SFI Strategic Research Cluster to WIT (the first of the Iots to establish such a cluster) represent a key step in enhancing research and innovative capacity within the region.
amongst firms and between firms and knowledge providers (HEIS, research institutes etc.)become critical. Core competencies within the Southeast in engineering, food production,
The limited scope for industry collaborative research within the region will require a continued outward focus by the HEIS on developing links beyond the region.
Proximity to the major concentration of activity in the Cork area demonstrates the potential to develop a critical mass in the South by stimulating strategic interregional linkages-through wider industry networks, HEI-industry research
The HEIS in the region will have a key role to play in developing and delivering programmes providing for up-skilling relevant personnel as well as ensuring that mainstream undergraduate programmes evolve to meet the needs of the sector. 22 Forfás (2009) Health Life sciences in Ireland-An Enterprise Outlook FORFÁS REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS AGENDA:
and training Ease of access to harness the capabilities of HEIS and support to invest in infirm innovation Spirit of Enterprise Forum The Spirit of Enterprise Forum is integrated an,
SEEPP Southeast Enterprise Platform Program Ideagen Ideagen is new initiative involving a collaboration between four HEIS in the Southeast (IT Carlow, WIT, NUI Maynooth (Kilkenny Campus) and Tipperary
and adapt new technologies developed by others (such as HEIS), or by their understanding of the benefits of collaboration with others in a way that realises the value of complementary capabilities (rather than direct competition in the same‘space),
higher education and local government and it seeks to facilitate the supply of appropriately skilled labour to local employers by identifying regional skills needs
Ongoing and structured communications between the enterprise agencies and the HEIS (in terms of innovation technology transfer, skills needs etc) is required focused on a clear agenda, objectives and actions.
SOUTHEAST 33 HEIS and firms, by promoting awareness of existing initiatives, such as: the Industry Led Research Platform programme, Competence Centres Initiative, etc.
agribusiness and environment/life sciences), working with the relevant industry associations and the HEIS. Promote interaction between indigenous SMES
Consider how best to enable companies to access technologies and research from HEIS, for example: HEIS and research institutes to provide information on their websites from the perspective of the end-user (including industry interests in research)
so that research capabilities are demonstrated and searchable in terms of technologies and their application to'real'industry problems/potential (and not by research department) Stimulating Entrepreneurship The relatively high level of early stage entrepreneurial activity in the Southeast offers potential for future
industry & HEIS), course development etc. Develop a specific collaborative regional initiative on upskilling and reskilling (considering innovative delivery/access)- focusing on people in the labour force with basic/sector-specific qualifications who are seeking to broaden their potential employment options.
and facilitate linkages with HEIS (through Innovation, Industry-Led Research Platform and Business Networks programmes,
and Labour Activation Measures 45 6. Business Process Outsourcing & Shared Services and the South East Region 50 7. Higher education and Research 63 8. Local
Bord Bia, Teagasc, Fáilte Ireland) the planning and development expertise within the local authorities, the Higher education Institutes (HEIS),
Leveraging regional Higher education strengths There are a number of HEIS serving the South East region, including institutes of technology (Iots) in Carlow,
There is scope for greater HEI/enterprise collaboration and to build further on the success to date in research commercialisation to underpin enterprise growth in the region.
-identify research partnerships with other HEIS nationally in order to develop critical mass; -explore how regional HEIS can individually
and collectively better support early stage start-ups and the marketing of the region for mobile investment particularly in emerging sectors (including cleantech, biotechnology, Cloud, digital media (& egames) and advanced manufacturing.
While the region has research strengths in the higher education sector, in particular in the ICT sector, given the structure of the region's current industrial base there are absorptive capacity weaknesses to work with the research teams
A growing level of research activity relevant to the sector is being undertaken within the region's HEIS:
HEI-industry research partnerships and through labour market dynamics. The South East is placed well to leverage its particular strengths in manufacturing to support the next generation of production.
The HEIS in the region will have a key role to play in developing and delivering programmes providing for up-skilling relevant personnel as well as ensuring that mainstream undergraduate programmes evolve to meet the needs of the sector.
The limited scope for SOUTH EAST EMPLOYMENT ACTION PLAN FORFÁS industry collaborative research within the region will require a continued outward focus by the HEIS on developing links beyond the region.
The HEIS in the region are preparing graduates for careers in digital media and games with dedicated digital media and games courses;
and that The HEIS in the region get involved in initiatives such as the proposed game development/digital media‘hothouse'initiative,
(and other HEIS) in the digital media space in terms of course development and research activity. SOUTH EAST EMPLOYMENT ACTION PLAN FORFÁS 5. Unemployment and Labour Activation Measures Regional Unemployment Profile42 Overall, employment in the South East has declined by 37,200 relative
had good participation by South East HEIS. Data on the level of enrolments are not yet available.
KPO typically requires people with higher education, specific skills, and specialised business experience. KPO services include activities such as business research services, data analytics, patent research services etc.
SOUTH EAST EMPLOYMENT ACTION PLAN FORFÁS 7. Higher education and Research Waterford Institute of technology (WIT) Waterford Institute of technology is particularly strong among Iots in terms of enterprise relevance and linkages.
The School of education and Professional Development collaborates with Enniscorthy Enterprise Support Unit to deliver a range of further and higher education programmes in Wexford.
Conclusion The higher education sector in the region can play an increasing role in meeting the growing educational needs of the employed
improving education participation and attainment and a strengthening higher education research base. Much progress was made also in addressing a number of key infrastructure gaps in terms of road access, energy, broadband and availability of serviced industrial land.
Bord Bia, Teagasc, Fáilte Ireland) the planning and development expertise within the local authorities, the HEIS,
Leveraging regional HEI strengths A programme of structured engagement between the key research groups among the Iots within the region
-identify research partnerships with other HEIS nationally in order to develop critical mass; and-explore how regional HEIS can individually
and collectively support early stage start-ups and the marketing of the region for mobile investment particularly in emerging sectors (including cleantech, biotechnology, digital media (& games) and advanced manufacturing.
The German state has reacted to the study by focusing on reforming school curricula and by launching extra classes in elementary schools and high schools for disadvantaged students.
Application-based research is being carried out at colleges of higher education, for example for 72 FOSTERING INNOVATION TO ADDRESS SOCIAL CHALLENGES the purpose of putting technological and non-technological innovations into practice.
Disruptive Innovation in Higher education Yet, none of these early digital innovations was fundamentally transformative or paradigm shifting.
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Higher education edition. Retrieved on 24 february 2014 from http://www. nmc. org/publications/2013-horizon-report-higher-ed Prince, M. 2004.
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which has translated into a steady improvement in the higher education and training pillar (2nd) in recent years,
Finland occupies the top position both in the health and primary education pillar as well as the higher education and training pillar,
Its excellent educational system (ranked 5th for health and primary education and 6th for its higher education and training) and efficient markets especially its goods market (6th) are highly supportive of business activity.
continued improvements in two important areas higher education (22nd) and innovation (26th) will be necessary. Although the quality of education in Hong kong is good (12th),
Denmark also continues to receive a first-rate assessment for its higher education and training system (14th
although Canada has been successful in nurturing its human resources compared with other advanced economies (it is ranked 7th for health and primary education and 15th for higher education and training),
the data suggest a slight downward trend of its performance in higher education (ranking 8th place on higher education
Belgium also boasts an exceptional higher education and training system (4th), with excellent math and science education, topnotch management schools,
The health of the workforce and the quality and quantity of education are ranked other strengths 21st for health and primary education and 27th for higher education and training.
including its excellent health and primary education (12th) and strong higher education and training (20th), along with its well-functioning goods and labor markets, ranked 9th and 16th, respectively.
These include the country's topnotch educational system at all levels (6th and 13th in the health and primary education and higher education and training pillars
It also has one of the highest tertiary education enrollment rates (18th), which provides a large pool of skilled labor force that,
and healthcare (63rd) and higher education and training (74th), increasing the efficiency of its labor market (124th),
these result from its large market size (38th) and a solid educational system that provides easy access to all levels of education (ranked 47th on higher education and training and 54th on primary education.
Furthermore, primary education (11th) and higher education (17th) are universal and of high quality. These factors, combined with the country's high degree of technological readiness (18th), partly explain the country's remarkable capacity for innovation (16th.
placing 15th in primary education and 11th in higher education and training. Australia's macroeconomic situation is satisfactory in the current context (26th.
and basic education (35th) and enrollment figures for higher education are also on the rise, even though the quality of education in particular the quality of management schools (68th) and the disconnect between educational content
Finally, although tertiary education enrollment is one of the 12 The Global Competitiveness Report 2012 2013:
and room for improvement remains on the higher education and training pillar (40th) as well. Boosting these areas
Also critical, in view of the country's rapidly growing population and high unemployment, are investing in the healthcare system and primary education (137th) as well as higher education and training (138th.
operators co-funded by Technology Agency, Ministry of Higher education, Science and Technology, European Regional Development Fund 68 SI:
and developed in high schools, with the 25 best Call4school projects invited to participate in the fair.
This has led to an extension of entrepreneurial activities and higher education and research infrastructure to new areas such as satellites and GPS technologies. 14 Finally, radical foundation of a new domain:
and scenario-planning exercises involving the public, private and higher education sectors, the chief aim of which would be to produce a regionally-attuned smart specialisation strategy.
and tertiary education Promoting national training, lifelong learning schemes for companies and individuals Engaging regional stakeholders in external production networks Securing national infrastructure investments to enhance connectivity Source:
establishing a regional higher education partnership to better understand the regional situation and to overcome the barriers,
mapping the regional higher education system in terms of their degreeawarding ability, research activities and possible cooperation with regional partners, assessing the connectivity of the universities to the regional public
A platform to promote cooperation between HEI and businesses at European level, 73 Marie Curie Initial Training Networks Industrial doctorates:
Between higher education and businesses in educational issues, 75 Erasmus for all: The Union Programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport for the programming period 2014-2020.76 72 http://ipts. jrc. ec. europa. eu/activities/research-and-innovation
Develop partnerships between national and regional authorities in charge of different public policies such as economic development, employment, higher education and culture.
Accordingly, the innovation-related activities cover research, higher education and training, and applied industrial development. Research is done primarily by the three departments of the University of Linz
Higher education receives federal funds, but additional subsidies are rare. Currently, there are approximately 100 persons working in the park.
Concerning science, there are several higher education institutes with about 35,000 students. The University of Bremen is the largest amongst them educating 22,000 students.
-34) with tertiary education, share of renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions and a slight decrease in the share of population at risk of poverty (although with a negative evolution since the crisis started in 2008.
30-34 who have completed successfully tertiary education(%)14.8 14.8 14.4 16.3 (10) 18.5 17.9 19.0 20.1 22.4 23.9 25.7 28.1: 7. 0 34.6 19
30-34 who have completed successfully tertiary education(%)14.8 14.8 14.4 16,3 (10) 18.5 17.9 19.0 20.1 22.4 23.9 25.7 28.1: 7. 0 34.6 19
the company have faced important challenges due to the poor workforce educational level (80%of the employees don't have high school studies).
but one of the most important challenges has been the high resistance to changes in the organisation of work by some employees (80%of the employees don't have high school studies).
for example, enrol in higher education, register a car and participate in a public tender throughout Europe.
The Government aims to create a world's best practice higher education and Vocational education and Training (VET) system that provide the skills needed for jobs of the future.
as well as allowing higher education providers to set course fees. Established the Trade Support Loans programme to provide income contingent loans of up to $20,
The Government will reduce red tape in the higher education sector by simplifying and reducing duplication of reporting requirements.
the Government is expanding the demand-driven higher education system to all sub-bachelor courses and is deregulating fees from 2016.
There are over 2 million Australian small businesses (Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary education, 2012.
higher education; early childhood; and manufacturing. Each jurisdiction has committed also to examining red tape in a particular small business sector.
and Territory governments and the sector to improve the whole education system from primary education to higher education
) TPO00007 Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda Industry Competitiveness 48 Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda A more competitive higher education sector The Government is committed also to improving the higher education sector through deregulation
and 14 of our universities in the top 100 under 50-years old, in the latest Times Higher education results (2014).
Also, stakeholders raised concerns in the Review of Higher education Regulation regarding the burden of reporting requirements (Phillipskpa, 2013.
The continuation of the Higher education Loan Programme means no student will have to pay up front for their university study.
The Government has accepted also all of the recommendations of the Review of Higher education Regulation, and is committed to reducing red tape in the sector by reducing duplication
The Tertiary education Quality and Standards Agency is committed also to improving the timeliness of its regulatory activities and to deregulation of the sector.
and improve the quality of research and teaching, with the goal of a world-class higher education system that meets the needs of Australian and international students.
when their income exceeds a minimum repayment threshold ($53, 345 in 2014-15), consistent with the arrangements for university students under the Higher education Loan Programme.
having regard to the United states'Pathways in Technology Early College High school (P-TECH) model. TPO00007 Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda Industry Competitiveness 52 Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda In that model, P-TECHS span high school and college, offering a six
-year associate degree to help young people successfully transition from education to work with the knowledge and capabilities
Students will undertake regular high school curriculum subjects alongside technical subjects such as computer programming, graphics, logic and problem solving.
It aligns with the Government's measures to reform the higher education sector, and our focus on realising the potential of health research.
employing over 4. 5 million Australians and contributing around a third of private sector production (Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary education, 2012).
The Government is deregulating the higher education sector, and funding major projects and providing incentives to ensure Australia has the economic infrastructure it needs for the future.
and Development PIV Premium Investor visa PPL Paid Parental Leave P-TECH Pathways in Technology Early College High school Pwc Pricewaterhousecoopers QS Quacquarelli
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by presenting an action plan on entrepreneurship in education, with particular emphasis regarding higher education. Knowledge and competence 11 The establishment of regional research funds will ensure innovative activities throughout the country.
A list of UK University websites can be accessed via the Higher education Funding Council for England http://www. hefce. ac. uk/.In South East England for example the Cranfield School of management offers individual
I.,Facilitating Reflective Learning in Higher education. SRHE and Open university Press Imprint, 1998 Buckingham, D.,Media Education:
higher education becomes a decisive factor in competition Technical based professional skills lose against qualifications to adapt activities permanently to economic and technical changes;
How can governments better support the diffusion of technology between technical universities (and highschools) and SMES?
, Finance, National Education, Health food, Agriculture and Livestock, Forestry and Water Affairs, Customs and Trade as well as Energy and Natural resources), Chairman of the Council of Higher education, Undersecretaries of the Ministry of Development and the Ministry
and a member to be appointed by a university to be designated by the Council of Higher education.
THE SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE INNOVATION PRECINCT (SEMIP) Dan Quinn and Hugh Bampton, Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary education Regional, national and international policies
in part, been encouraged by the presence of higher education and research institutions in the region. These include the CSIRO Clayton laboratories, Monash University, the Cooperative Research Centre for Polymers, the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, the Australian Synchrotron and the Small Technologies Cluster.
whether there is enough tertiary education in Wieselburg. Ambitions strategic plans and catalysts in the innovation ecosystem As mentioned in the chapters above,
Bottlenecks and threats for the innovation ecosystem that hamper entrepreneurial discovery The advantage of Lower Austria in terms of RTDI is definitely the fact that it does not have to offer basic research and tertiary education only by itself
Technology clusters, relevant higher education and technology networks exist in strategic sectors. The current strategic framework comprises the Regional Competitiveness Upper Austria 2007-2013 Program and the Innovative Upper Austria 2010plus
In 2011 all tertiary education and research institutes owned by Upper Austria as well as all R&d, and innovation and economy promotion agencies, owned by majority by Upper Austria,
while the surrounding area lags significantly behind the national average in the key socioeconomic indicators (e g. the level of tertiary education).
Other important area-specific development plans are Estonian Higher education Strategy 2006 2015, Estonian Enterprise Policy 2007 2013, Development Plan for Estonian Adult education
In 2011 was carried through the mid-term evaluation of the implementation of measures in favour of R&d and higher education in the framework of the EU co-financed Structural Funds during the period 2007-13.
and tools and catalysts in the innovation ecosystem The capital region's higher education and science landscape is multifaceted and unique.
PRIORITY SETTING AND GOVERNANCE FOR SMART SPECIALISATION Marcin Kardas, Policy Advisor, Ministry of Science and Higher education and Krzysztof Mieszkowski Policy Advisor, Ministry of Science and Higher education Regional
i) Education (Higher education Expenditure to GDP(%;%ii) R&d (R & D expenditure to GDP(%;%Private expenditure on R&d as a share of GDP;
for SMES to use Innovation Vouchers as they deem fit not just in HEIS. Commercial vehicle to drive Innovation Further Investigation of Clustering Part-time Innovation drivers Development of more Innovation Centres Thank you for your Time
but this is caused by a higher education level and a more relevant previous position. Table 11:
also important are the system of tax benefits, the rules on competition law, the institutional environment of innovation, the forms of higher education,
higher education, and business professionals; the final version was prepared following a series of consultations-by social
The structured adaptation in higher education R&d has not been realized as investments during the previous period have at most only been able to conserve fragmented R&d capacities and capabilities.
2012.8 At the time of writing this strategy there are several measures in progress with regard to the reconstruction of higher education.
The effectiveness and standards of education policy (primarily higher education policy due to the fact that the time frame of the strategy ends in 2020:
The low number of new doctorate graduates and persons completed tertiary education in human resources; in funding:
research and development organisations, enterprises, government institutions, organisations funding innovation developments, universities, high schools and vocational training establishments, research hospitals, libraries, historical archives, museums, public education
Strengthening of research organisations (especially at the HAS and in higher education) A3. Internationally competitive R&d infrastructure A4.
and enforcement of a career model for researchers. 6) The predictable and sound public funding of basic research (particularly at the HAS and in higher education).
1) The strengthening of the higher education required for enhancing the number of research and development workplaces. 2) The development of the vocational training for creative, innovative professionals. 3) The strengthening the interdisciplinary approach in higher education. 4) The generalization and strengthening
the priority objective is strengthening the cooperation between business research centres with a multinational background, national higher education establishment,
and higher education can participate in implementing integrated, large industrial projects. 29 According to Wagner's law the state spending grows parallel with the increase in economic development. 30 This is known by the economic literature as the Baumol effect. 38 3 vision and objectives With regard to
Ensuring stable financing to the priority axes (including, for instance, the stable funding for basic research, the block financing for higher education) H4.
Education, nurturing the talent Entrepeneurship in education Indirect tax incentives Dual higher education Researchmanagement Infrastructure Indirect R&d tax incentives
transfer of research and higher education ideas to capital investors; making spinoff rules more flexible Growth-oriented high-tech small enterprises Research support;
The R&d normative funding for higher education and research and development institutions and the budget of the OTKA will grow in time according to the R&d objective. 45 The present plans are described by the percentage distribution.
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 80 000 Structural Funds R&d Normative grant for operation/Higher education Funding of institutions/R&d
and higher education research and development are funded in a targeted way by the RDI strategy, It is also important to extend the scope of management to bring forth marketable talents
The EIT is the (higher education, research and innovation institution of the EU. Its primary task is to use the three components of the knowledge triangle to serve a common goal:
The research and development organisations, higher education departments etc. are important, organizationally separate components of the knowledge base. Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC:
To ensure predictable financing for the normative funding of basic research, higher education and the Academy.
Quality improvement of higher education: 53 applicants have won funding in the value of almost HUF 68 billion in the different higher education R&d funding arrangements of the New Hungary Development Plan (Social Renewal Operational Programme
, Social Infrastructure Operational Programme, Central Hungary Operational Programme) for strengthening the co-operation between higher education and the business sector and developing the infrastructure of higher education RDI.
More environment-friendly legal environment: The new rules improve the efficiency of processes in the fields of mobility and calls for proposals.
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