Enhancing enterprising education through industry intervention: a review of UK university measures and mechanisms

Robert Crammond*

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Abstract

Universities are an ever-changing resource for information, data, guidance, and growth. With timely and productive engagement with industry, they appreciate the business context from a practical perspective. Within the enterprising network, universities and successful businesses are similar. They inspire, influence, innovate, and have a responsibility to be operationally ethical. In meeting societal and market demand, and in keeping pace with technological change, universities are embracing entrepreneurship. In maintaining enterprising relationships with industry, universities facilitate enterprise as a taught and researched discipline, collaborate, and are of inclusive of external stakeholders and overarching policy. In this chapter, the current network within the United Kingdom is reviewed. This includes strategic measures and organisational mechanisms developing enterprising activity. Subsequently, a resultant ‘Enterprise Ecosystem Engagement Model’ acknowledging multistakeholder strategies, interlinking pedagogical and practical priorities, and outlining indicators of impact is presented. Recommendations for concerning practice, policy, and research also prioritise collaboration and shared goal-setting.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHow to Enable Engagement Between Universities and Business
Subtitle of host publicationA Guide for Building Relationships
EditorsKathy Daniels, Saskia Hansen
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Chapter6
Pages49-61
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781035316809
ISBN (Print)9781035316793
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Sept 2024

Publication series

NameHow To Guides
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing

Keywords

  • enterprise education
  • ecosystem
  • industry policy
  • universities
  • United Kingdom

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