Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Reshaping Innovation into the 21st Century: What is the Role of Higher Education? - Barbara Bodkin, Evolllution

If universities begin to develop relations with corporations, they will be able to make a greater contribution to future innovation and prosperity than if they continue to operate business as usual. Like all advanced economies, Canada’s and the United States’ are undergoing a dramatic transformation. How do colleges and universities contribute to the knowledge economy? What role should higher education play in an era where high levels of innovation will help us respond to the issues ahead? What role does internationalization play in innovation? How can university continuing and professional learning units assist?

http://www.evolllution.com/featured/reshaping-innovation-into-the-21st-century-what-is-the-role-of-higher-education/