University World News, 20 May 2012.
Many large universities conduct research and teaching as if they are isolated from the society and region around them. But even the desire to become world-class can be achieved by better serving their locality, a conference on higher education-industry-community engagement in Asia heard.
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Although institutions are reaching for research excellence, the OECD has found in a series of studies on “Higher Education in Regional and City Development” that universities need to build on existing strengths and competitive advantages in their region.
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“Higher Education in Regional and City Development”
Bookmark this page: www.oecd.org/edu/imhe/regionaldevelopment
Universities and other higher education institutions (HEIs) can play a key role in human capital development and innovation systems. In the time of globalisation, growth and development continue to cluster around specific regions that have a high concentration of skilled and creative workforce and infrastructure for innovation. HEIs can help their cities and regions become more innovative and globally competitive.
Reviews of Higher Education in Regional and City Development are the OECD’s vehicle to mobilise higher education for economic, social and cultural development of cities and regions. They analyse how the higher education system impacts upon regional and local development. In addition, they facilitate stronger collaborative work and capacity building
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Four regions have confirmed their participation (Reviews 2010-2012):
- Chile (Valparaiso)
- South Africa (Free State)
- Colombia (Antoquia)
- Poland (Wrocław)
- Mexico (Sonora)
- Spain (Basque Country)
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