Synopsis: Education: Level of education: Higher education: Higher education:

and developed in high schools, with the 25 best Call4school projects invited to participate in the fair

rate below 10%and more young people in higher education or equivalent vocational education (at least 40),

Innovation in Higher education (No -vember 2013) and Measuring the impact of university-business cooperation 109 Several FP7 research projects (Programme Social sciences and Humanities) delivered results relevant for this

for the Modernisation of Higher education and Council Conclusions of 28-29 Novem -ber 2011 stress the links between higher education, research and innovation, putting

the emphasis on attracting a broader cross-section of society into higher education including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups,

to progress towards the Europe 2020 headline target and encouraging partnership between professional institutions, universi

higher education Specific initiatives are also being developed to increase the focus on the outcomes of higher education and their relevance for students and society.

a new performance-based ranking and information tool for profiling higher education institutions, moving away from a mono-dimensional research focused approach to uni

data on European higher education learning mobility and employment in cooperation with Eurostat Furthermore, a European Alliance for Apprenticeships has been established to drive

the potential for action, notably on higher education dropout and completion; on the balance between public and private funding (cost-sharing),

dramatic expansions of higher education, and the spread of democracy A good example is the transformation of how household waste is handled

support, higher education, innovation, and science. Another example is the Office of Social Innovation (OSI), based in the White house, which

such as those for higher education, elder care and environmental investment 380) Charitable status extended to allow tax allowances on

high schools across America; and the Prosperity Initiative; which creates sectoral partnerships to stimulate industries that create income and

World series of the Robocup Junior (for high school students. When Arduino cofounder Massimo Banzi was approached to make an educa

World series of the Robocup Junior (for high school students. When Arduino cofounder Massimo Banzi was approached to make an educa

•Higher education and skills issues With regards to education and skills, it is already evident that an insufficient number of well-trained

is now in use in higher education around the world. The eco-design approach followed training around an eco-design checklist

Availability of specialist high tech qualifications in further and higher education 10 Policies to redress under-representation of women in ICT jobs 2

Availability of specialist high tech qualifications in further and higher education 10 Policies to attract ICT skilled immigrants 10

Percentage of the population age group 30-34 who have completed tertiary education, by country in the EU-27, in 2011.24

students in tertiary education has soared since the 2000s, increasing by 78%between 2000 and 2010 from a total of 2 million to 3. 6 million.

Such policies may also increase the globalisation of higher education and of associated changes in values

financial crisis has led to increases in the number of students enrolled in higher education institutes as education is seen as an alternative to unemployment.

E. 3. 1 on educational attainment in tertiary education. This trend, which is corroborated by the discussion in the Delphi exercise, is likely to continue into the coming decades (Lewis & Verhoeven 2010

forms, with the potential effect of increasing participation in higher education †especially in countries where enrolment rates are currently low.

Damme, Dirk van,"Quality Issues in the Internationalisation of Higher education,"Higher education Vol. 41, No. 4, 2001, pp. 415-441

"How the Great Recession Affected Higher education: University of Chicago Press, 2012 Lusk, Jayson L. 2011. â€oechapter 10:

Higher education and the New Imperialism,"Handbook on Globalization and Higher education, 2011, pp. 40-58 National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganised Sector, Government of India, The Challenge Of

Employment In India. An Informal Economy Perspective, 2009. As of 21 august 2014 http://www. newasiabooks. org/publication/challenge-employment-india-informal-economy

††â€, The future of higher education 2030, OECD, 2009 ††â€, Risk and Regulatory Policy;

Vaira, Massimiliano,"Globalization and higher education organizational change: A framework for analysis,"Higher education, Vol. 48, No. 4, 2004, pp. 483-510

Van Ark, B.,R. Inklaar and R. Mcguckin: â€oethe Contribution of ICT-Producing and ICT-Using

"Quality issues in the internationalisation of higher education.""Higher Education 41 (4): 415-441 van Deursen, Alexander,

. and S. Sheng,"China†s â€oegreat Leap†in higher education,"EAI Background Brief No. 394 2008.

higher education system. In fact, an interest in this aspect only emerges when firms have an absorptive capacity that has been built up through a wide range of previous interactions with universities.

The overall premium to higher education has increased sharply as the main drivers of these economies, the knowledge-based industries, demand

1) higher education;(2 extensive work experience;(3) interaction with a variety of actors in the regional innovation system

Tertiary education as%of labour force (2008) 29.8 24.9 High-tech manufacturing as a%of employment (2008) 4. 8 2

formal tertiary education (see Table 1). Low labour productivity has also a dent on regional GDP per

and higher education institutions (HEIS) have traditionally been the main sources of R&d spending, whilst the private sector lags behind

Private sector Public Administration Universities and HEIS Source: National Institute of Statistics (INE On the whole, the Andalusia R&d system has made strides in the last twenty years,

education institutions (HEIS) take the lion†s share in the R&d system (Fig. 5). Universities account for 45%of R&d expenditure,

and 61%of researchers in the region are employed by the HEI system Hence, universities have the key role of trickling down the R&d benefits to the private sector in the

higher education has increased sharply (Carnoy, 1994. Knowledge-intensive industries are now the key drivers of international competitiveness,

Higher education is of course critical for R&d and technological creativity, and may also contribute to the longevity of start-up firms, especially those outside of skilled service sectors (Bates

1) higher education; 2) extensive work experience; 3) interaction with a variety of actors in the

instead mostly the first, the role of higher education and university-industry linkages, rather than the latter three

Spain and the rest of EU countries are immersed currently in a major higher education reform aimed at harmonizing

the different European higher education systems and to promote collaboration and technology transfer between universities and the private sector.

Still, there are returns to higher education: college graduates constitute 29%of the employed population in Andalusia,

a) the restructuration of the European higher education system due to the Bologna process; b) a renewed focus in innovation, technology transfer, public-private partnerships

of World Universities, elaborated by the Institute of Higher education of Shanghai, China, places the first Spanish centre, the University of Barcelona, in the 151-202 band.

Erasmus is the EU flagship higher education program enabling 200 000 European students to study in

school, high school graduates, or older students with some college education or a degree ï Vocational training for employment (Formaciã n Profesional para el Empleo or FPE) serves

research on promoting entrepreneurship in higher education (Laurent, Periã¡Ã ez, and Petit de Gabriel 2010).

but it also targets students (in high school, vocational training schools and universities) and women. ANDALUCIA EMPRENDE has more than 200 business incubators

training programs promote entrepreneurship culture in primary schools, high schools, baccalaureate programs, and vocational training schools, teaching students how to create

teach entrepreneurship at the higher education level in the region, with the support of the Swedish

Directorate for Education Programme on Institutional Management in Higher education Madsen, H.,Neergaard, H, . & J. P. Ulhã¸i. 2003.

them, they tend to draw upon research results from the higher education system or national laboratories as a source for potential innovations or product modifications.

review of higher education in the region notes that the relation between the universities†research priorities and those designated in the region†s strategic plans lacks a strong degree of coordination, as

research are just a portion of the firm†s overall interactions with the higher education system and that

higher education system for a less R&d-intensive form of interaction between the universities and the

OECD Reviews of Higher education in City and Regional Development. Seville: General Secretariat for Universities, Research and

of the population aged 30†34 having completed tertiary education from 31%to at least 40 %ï Reduce the number of Europeans living below national poverty lines by 25,

investments in R&d, improved tertiary education, fostered co-operation between industry and university, stronger entrepreneurship, etc

seek to strengthen further participation in higher education; ii) the potential contribution of vocational education and technical skills to entrepreneurship and innovation is appreciated not sufficiently in the

-based economy there are greater returns from higher education. College graduates make up 29%of the employed population in the region,

with tertiary education There seems to be also a significant divide between the regional innovation system and the

so as to ease knowledge transfer between HEIS and firms, including of small size. The network of

Science and technology graduates from tertiary education (ISCED 5 and 6)( 1 Participation in global R&d â€%shares

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

The Walloon region has 9 universities and 13 higher education colleges with courses related to applied sciences. These knowledge institutes have developed

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

-Promoting higher education and training in the fields of KETS is essential in order to serve KETS with the skilled personnel they need.

7. Higher education and Research 63â 8. Local Governance 70â 9. Actions to Maximise Employment Creation 73â

expertise within the local authorities, the Higher education Institutes (HEIS), and other relevant stakeholders as and when appropriate  Tourism:

Leveraging regional Higher education strengths There are a number of HEIS serving the South East region, including institutes of technology

Iots) in Carlow, Tipperary and Waterford and NUI Maynooth has an outreach programme in Kilkenny.

There is scope for greater HEI/enterprise collaboration and to build further on the success to date in research commercialisation to

-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

 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

region†s HEIS 25 Driven by the Southeast Regional Authority and overseen by a multi-disciplinary steering committee

strategic interregional linkages-through wider industry networks, HEI-industry research partnerships and through labour market dynamics

The HEIS in the region will have a key role to play in developing and delivering programmes providing for up-skilling relevant

the HEIS on developing links beyond the region The TSSG€ s deepening expertise in the area of future internet infrastructure and services and

 The HEIS in the region are preparing graduates for careers in digital media and games

 The HEIS in the region get involved in initiatives such as the proposed game development/digital media †hothouse†initiative,

relationships with companies (and other HEIS) in the digital media space in terms of course development and research activity

participation by South East HEIS. Data on the level of enrolments are not yet available Courses are available across a range of NFQ levels

KPO typically requires people with higher education, specific skills, and specialised business experience. KPO services include activities such as business

7. Higher education and Research Waterford Institute of technology (WIT Waterford Institute of technology is particularly strong among Iots in terms of enterprise

Enterprise Support Unit to deliver a range of further and higher education programmes in Wexford. The Centre Manager, a WIT employee, cooperates with Wexford County Enterprise

The higher education sector in the region can play an increasing role in meeting the growing

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

expertise within the local authorities, the HEIS, and other relevant stakeholders as and when appropriate  Tourism:

Leveraging regional HEI strengths  A programme of structured engagement between the key research groups among the

-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

Transport (Dot), the business community and Higher education Institutes (HEIS. The research, analysis and wide consultation broadened the original scope to encompass sectors

inter-linkages between HEIS and firms, between firms and customers Economic Infrastructures Access and Connectivity

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.

country in terms of Higher education Research and development (HERD ï§There are many initiatives underway within the region to stimulate innovation, and given

technologies and research from HEIS, at a basic level such as ï¿Renaming Technology Transfer Offices, to something

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 and Agencies) together with a simple †road -map†outlining supports available, contact points, depending on stage of innovative

HEIS to consider work placement where students would take up opportunities in a flexible and cost effective way42

potential for improving HEI-industry cooperation to increase innovation in the region However, overall, and given its strong infrastructures,

for ongoing and proactive communications with the HEIS (in terms of innovation 45 This work has contributed to the deliberations of the Midwest Task force appointed by the Tá

ï§The small portion of the total R&d spend in the higher education sector (HERD underlines the importance of establishing linkages

HEIS and research institutes beyond the region (nationally and internationally Significant developments such as the awarding of an SFI Strategic Research Cluster to

Higher education Research & Development 2006 Border 3. 9 0. 8 Dublin 41.8 50.0 Mideast 4. 7 4. 1

s, Higher education R&d Survey, 2006 Figure A3. 3: Total SFI Commitment by Research Body to 30/06/08

-linkages between HEIS and firms, between firms and customers Economic Infrastructures transport and broadband infrastructures †recent investments and ongoing

The higher education institutes in the region have also adopted a proactive approach with industry in terms of applied research, while incubation

linkages 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

amongst firms and between firms and knowledge providers (HEIS, research institutes etc become critical Core competencies within the Southeast in engineering, food production, and more recently

the HEIS on developing links beyond the region The TSSG€ s deepening expertise in the area of future internet infrastructure and services and

strategic interregional linkages-through wider industry networks, HEI-industry research partnerships and through labour market dynamics

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

Ease of access to harness the capabilities of HEIS and support to invest in infirm

goals with and between the Regional Authority, Enterprise Support Agencies, Higher education Institutions, Primary and Post-Primary Teaching, Research Organisations, Entrepreneurs

collaboration between four HEIS in the Southeast (IT Carlow, WIT, NUI Maynooth (Kilkenny Campus) and

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

The forum is made up of representatives from business, higher education and local government and it seeks to facilitate the supply of appropriately skilled labour to local

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

HEIS and firms, by promoting awareness of existing initiatives, such as: the Industry Led Research Platform programme, Competence Centres Initiative, etc

HEIS ï¿Promote interaction between indigenous SMES and MNCS in the region-for example include relevant indigenous companies as demonstration sites on inward investment

Consider how best to enable companies to access technologies and research from HEIS for example ï¿

HEIS and research institutes to provide information on their websites from the perspective of the end-user (including industry interests in research) so that

required †through collaborative actions (enterprise agencies, industry & HEIS), course development etc ï¿Develop a specific collaborative regional initiative on upskilling and reskilling

and facilitate linkages with HEIS (through Innovation, Industry-Led Research Platform and Business Networks programmes, and

Disruptive Innovation in Higher education Yet, none of these early digital innovations was fundamentally transformative or paradigm shifting

Technology in Higher education conference. The Qatar National Convention Center in Doha Qatar Dewey, J. 1897.

Featured presentation at the Technology in Higher education conference at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha, Qatar

Higher education edition. Retrieved on 24 february 2014 from http://www. nmc. org/publications/2013-horizon-report-higher-ed

Featured presentation at the Technology in Higher education conference at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha, Qatar

improvement in the higher education and training pillar 2nd) in recent years, thus providing individuals with the

6th for its higher education and training) and efficient markets†especially its goods market (6th) †are highly

areas†higher education (22nd) and innovation (26th) †will be necessary. Although the quality of education in Hong kong is good (12th), participation remains

first-rate assessment for its higher education and training system (14th), which has provided the Danish workforce with the skills needed to adapt rapidly to a changing

higher education and training), the data suggest a slight downward trend of its performance in higher education

ranking 8th place on higher education and training two years ago), driven by lower university enrollment rates

and a decline in the extent to which staff is being trained at the workplace Norway is ranked 15th this year, up by one

higher education and training system (4th), with excellent math and science education, topnotch management schools, and a strong propensity for on-the-job training

education and 27th for higher education and training These elements have provided the basis for a business

and strong higher education and training (20th), along with its well-functioning goods and labor markets, ranked

health and primary education and higher education and training pillars, respectively) coupled with an innovative business sector (20th) that is highly adept at adopting

the highest tertiary education enrollment rates (18th which provides a large pool of skilled labor force that if properly mobilized, could help the country†s much

and higher education and training (74th), increasing the efficiency of its labor market (124th), and reinforcing the efficiency and transparency of its public institutions

47th on higher education and training and 54th on primary education. The good educational outcomes provide a basis for further developing the innovation

primary education (11th) and higher education (17th) are universal and of high quality. These factors, combined with the country†s high degree of technological

education and 11th in higher education and training Australia†s macroeconomic situation is satisfactory in the

enrollment figures for higher education are also on the rise, even though the quality of education†in particular

although tertiary education enrollment is one of the 12 The Global Competitiveness Report 2012†2013: Country Profile Highlights

remains on the higher education and training pillar (40th as well. Boosting these areas, in addition to fostering a more efficient labor market (59th), will be of great

 †co-funded by Technology Agency, Ministry of Higher education Science and Technology, European Regional Development Fund

and developed in high schools, with the 25 best Call4school projects invited to participate in the fair

higher education and research infrastructure to new areas such as satellites and GPS technologies 14 ï¿Finally, radical foundation of a new domain:

foresight 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

•establishing a regional higher education partnership to better understand the regional situation and to overcome the barriers, with a possible technical

•mapping the regional higher education system in terms of their degree -awarding ability, research activities and possible cooperation with regional

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

higher education and culture. Successful CCI strategies most often depend on excellent internal and external networks and communication channels

Intel Higher education Program Intel Emerging Markets Development Group IBM-IFC SME Toolkit EO ICT GREY:

expanded, and began to be offered in high schools, community colleges, and a host of other institutions across

Higher education receives federal funds, but additional subsidies are rare Currently, there are approximately 100 persons working

workforce educational level (80%of the employees don†t have high school studies ALSA has detected some resistance to the changes

have high school studies. The tools require the feedback from users, and the intermediate managers need a more professional profile to forecast different scenarios

enrol in higher education, register a car and participate in a public tender throughout Europe Building on existing national electronic public services, the STORK (2008-2011

as well as allowing higher education providers to set course fees •established the Trade Support Loans programme to provide income contingent loans of

•The Government will reduce red tape in the higher education sector by simplifying and reducing duplication of reporting requirements

demand-driven higher education system to all sub-bachelor courses and is deregulating fees from 2016.

Science, Research and Tertiary education, 2012. Many are single person businesses and there are also over 750,000 businesses employing one to 19 people (ABS, 2014f.

higher education; early childhood; and manufacturing Each jurisdiction has committed also to examining red tape in a particular small business sector

to higher education and the vocational education and training (VET) sector Males Females Year 12 12.8 10.1

A more competitive higher education sector The Government is committed also to improving the higher education sector through deregulation

and better targeted funding arrangements. This will ensure that the system efficiently delivers education and training that properly prepares Australians, particularly young Australians, for the

14 of our universities in the top 100 under 50-years old, in the latest Times Higher education

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 Review of Higher education Regulation, and is committed to reducing red tape in the sector by reducing duplication and simplifying reporting

The Tertiary education Quality and Standards Agency is committed also to improving the timeliness of its regulatory activities and to deregulation of the sector.

the goal of a world-class higher education system that meets the needs of Australian and

university students under the Higher education Loan Programme. Apprentices who successfully complete their training will receive a 20 per cent discount on the amount to be repaid

regard to the United States†Pathways in Technology Early College High school (P-TECH model TPO00007 An action plan for a stronger Australia

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

Students will undertake regular high school curriculum subjects alongside technical subjects such as computer programming, graphics, logic and

to reform the higher education sector, and our focus on realising the potential of health research Australia performs well on measures of research excellence,

of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary education, 2012. Many are single person businesses and there are also over 750,000 businesses employing one to

The Government is deregulating the higher education sector, and funding major projects and providing incentives to ensure Australia has the economic infrastructure it needs

P-TECH Pathways in Technology Early College High school Pwc Pricewaterhousecoopers QS Quacquarelli Symonds RBA Reserve bank of Australia

Trends in Global Higher education: Tracking an Academic Revolution. Paris: United nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary education. 2012). ) Australian Small Business: Key Statistics and Analysis. Canberra:

/Times Higher education. 2014, October. Times Higher education World University rankings 2014-15. Retrieved October 2014, from http://www. timeshighereducation. co. uk/world

-university rankings/2014-15/world-ranking Toohey, T. 2013, March 9). ) Chief Economist Goldman sachs, quoted in †Cost of gender gap put

emphasis regarding higher education K n o W l E d g e a n D Co M P e t e N c e

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

I.,Facilitating Reflective Learning in Higher education. SRHE and O -pen University Press Imprint, 1998 ï Buckingham, D.,Media Education:

ï Request for qualified workers increases, higher education becomes a decisive factor in com -petition ï Technical based professional skills lose against qualifications to adapt activities permanently

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