scholarly journals University knowledge exchange and the SKIN Project

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Djelveh Sara ◽  
Contò Francesco
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Innovation Network ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
Europe 2020 ◽  
Europe 2020 Strategy ◽  
Policy Frameworks ◽  
Knowledge Circulation

Abstract In this article, we present a rationale for investigating the role and contributions of universities to growth and sustainable development within the framework of the Europe 2020 Strategy (EU2020). To this extent, the literature suggests that the contemporary universities’ mission in the knowledge society relies on their capacity to promote knowledge exchange. This allows expansion of the degree of intervention of universities in society and broadening of the institutional and policy frameworks within which they operate, opening to a wider range of possible contributions of social science and humanities to the EU2020 objectives, which are not limited to education and research policies. We present the Short supply chain Knowledge and Innovation Network (SKIN) project (H2020-2016)1 as an example of a systemic approach to university-business-society dialogue, based on the role of universities as “knowledge hubs” (Yusuf, 2008) and aimed at promoting knowledge exchange and multi-actor cooperation. One of the main challenges of the project relies on the capacities of the involved actors to cooperate and, thus, on the mechanisms activated in order to ensure such collaboration. To this extent, the role of humanities and social sciences, in particular multidisciplinary and participatory research, is crucial for the success of the process of knowledge circulation within and for society.

scholarly journals The European Union and competitiveness

2013 ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Zoltán Eperjesi
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Creative Economy ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Europe 2020 ◽  
Europe 2020 Strategy ◽  
Competitiveness Index ◽  
Main Components ◽  
The Eu

I define first of all the competitiveness in my study „Analysing the competitiveness of the European Union”. After that I turn to the analysis of the competitiveness of the EU. The European competitiveness index and its concept were of great assistance during the analyses. The concept of the European competitiveness index has three main components: creative economy, economic performance, access to infrastructure. It is unambiguous that the European Union can only sustain and increase its position reached in the world economy, when its member states commit themselves for the completion of the knowledge based economic policy striving for competitiveness. The Europe 2020 strategy and the budget period 2007–2013 emphasize the outstanding role of competitiveness and urge to take the necessary measures.

scholarly journals WHAT IS NEW IN THE EU COHESION POLICY?

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 84-91
Author(s):  
Natalia Kondratieva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Regional Policy ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Press Releases ◽  
Cohesion Policy ◽  
Europe 2020 ◽  
Europe 2020 Strategy ◽  
Supranational Regulation ◽  
European Regional Policy ◽  
The Eu

Based on the review of regulations and press releases of EU institutions, the content of changes in the cohesion policy in 2021–2027 was revealed in comparison with the period 2014– 2020. The conclusion is made about the preservation of a significant role of the cohesion policy in the EU’s activities and high volume of its allocations from the EU Budget. The author sees an element of novelty in the synthesis of well-known methods and principles of supranational regulation of the socio-economic development of the EU territories – the budget method, the principle of financial conditionality and the open method of coordination. Particular attention is paid to the decision to reorient a third of the allocations of European regional policy funds for programs of transition to a circular and climate-neutral economy in 2021–2027. The explanation of such strong link between the goals of regional policy and the ecological and climatic goals of the EU is proposed. Namely, the success of the «Europe 2020» Strategy only in terms of climate benchmarks, according to the author, gives to the official Brussels a reason to see the potential to increase the effectiveness of regional policy.

scholarly journals Field configuration or field reproduction?

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Gibson ◽  
Harald Bathelt
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Field Configuration ◽  
Knowledge Flows ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Fundamental Field ◽  
Ideal Types ◽  
Technological Trajectories ◽  
Knowledge Circulation ◽  
Global Cycles

AbstractThis paper builds on discussions about field-configuring events (FCEs) and cyclical/temporary clusters by investigating the role of trade fairs in structuring processes of knowledge creation in an industry or technology field. It argues that while fundamental field-configuring activities, such as shifts in technological trajectories, are not typically associated with trade fairs, these events play an important role in field reproduction through decentralized processes of knowledge exchange and learning, supported by the global cycles of events. Yet, knowledge flows across different events are rarely as continuous and fluid as in an ideal-type cyclical cluster context. Despite some overlap in their goals and audiences, different trade fairs generally serve different functions and are characterized by diverse knowledge practices. This is illustrated through an empirical analysis of the global trade fair cycle of the lighting industry, which is based on semi-structured interviews and systematic observations conducted at three international/national trade fairs: LightFair International (USA), IIDEX/NeoCon Canada and Light + Building (Germany). From this, we suggest that most trade fairs establish a permanent middle-ground between, but quite distant from, the extreme ideal-types of discrete field-configuration and continuous knowledge circulation.

The Centrality of Team Leaders in Knowledge-Sharing Activities

2008 ◽  
pp. 24-44
Author(s):  
Evangelia Siachou ◽  
Anthony Ioannidis
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Dual Role ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Team Leaders ◽  
Accurate Knowledge ◽  
Organizational Teams

This chapter focuses on the extraction of accurate knowledge embedded in various Internet repositories, liable to frequent updates of content, and the effective sharing within organizational teams; an area that has not been extensively researched. We will address this issue by exploring the central and dual role of team leaders in their capacity as knowledge processors, functioning both as “sources” and “recipients” of net-based knowledge. The case of action teams that have to deal with unpredictable situations and thus, need to obtain and make instant use of accurate knowledge, is also considered. Further suggestions are made regarding team leaders’ active participation in particular knowledge-sharing channels, the multifaceted nature of the knowledge exchange, the essentiality of time boundaries, as well as knowledgesearch and knowledge-sharing costs. Besides making concrete suggestions, and far from exhausting the various issues in the literature of knowledge sharing, this study offers a potentially new scope for the team leader’s role in the knowledge society on the Internet.

Strategies for Promoting Research Culture to Support Knowledge Society

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Contextual Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Dissemination ◽  
Research Culture ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Society Today

Research is deemed to be of more value when it rightly augments the economic development processes. Research is all the most important in today's era as the society today is knowledge grounded. Research especially in business area and any other social sciences cannot be merely conjectural – there is greater need to understand and include the practical aspects. In particular, there are a number of new and exciting digital technologies, which offer researchers considerable advantages in terms of speed, access connectivity and economy. Through in depth literature review and contextual analysis, the aim of this paper is to aid institutions and scholars in recognizing the gains of adapting inclusive approach, suggesting strategies for promoting research culture to support knowledge society so that the world of academia continues to excel in its role of knowledge creation, knowledge transfer and knowledge dissemination.

scholarly journals Kierunki rozwoju systemu finansowania ekoinnowacji w Polsce – perspektywa na lata 2014–2020

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-104
Author(s):  
Ewa Osuch-Rak ◽  
Magdalena Proczek
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
European Union ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
The European Union ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Integrated Strategies ◽  
National System ◽  
Europe 2020 ◽  
Europe 2020 Strategy

Eco-innovation is a new paradigm of development in the European Union. This is the key to resolving issues related to environmental pollution while contributing to the competitiveness of the European economy. The role of eco-innovation will grow in the future. This study attempts to examine Polish preparations for the implementation of the European Union's "Europe 2020 strategy" and integrated strategies, with an emphasis on the implementation of the objectives related to eco-innovation. At the same time, the article touches on the issues of a national system for supporting eco-innovation and the role of eco-innovation in both EU and Polish public policy.

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