Cristina Chaminade
Professor
Unpacking the role of universities in the emergence, development and impact of social innovations : A systematic review of literature
Author
Summary, in English
The systematic review of universities and social innovations was carried out by placing universities within the broad framework of social innovation. Focus on social innovation as a response to development and societal problems, the review adopted a three-prong approach by analysing the drivers, process and impact of social innovations in the three core missions of universities: teaching, research and third mission. Widening income and knowledge inqualities have ignited the discussion on how universities be engines of a growth process that is inclusive of all segments of society. The current literature focuses on university-community engagments through the third missions with little attention given to the integration of social innovation into the teaching and research missions of universities. Also, there are little incentive structures for universities to actively commit resources to promoting social innovation as compared to commercial innovations which is a major source of revenue for universities and their staff.
Department/s
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Economic History
Publishing year
2018
Language
English
Document type
Conference paper
Topic
- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
Conference name
The 16th Globelics Conference. Innovation, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Strengthening Institutions for Greater Relevance, Effectiveness and Inclusivity, 2018
Conference date
2018-10-24 - 2018-10-26
Conference place
Accra, Ghana
Status
Published