This book analyses the role of universities as critical actors in the socio-economic development of peripheral regions in Norway and the Czech Republic. Examini

Universities are under increasing pressure to help promote socio-economic growth in their local communities. However until now, no systematic, critical attentio

Drawing from an extensive review of 14 regions across 12 countries, this book considers the regional engagement of higher education regarding teaching, research

The study of universities’ role in regional engagement has traditionally been focusing on exceptional cases. This book presents a reconceptualization which em

The Handbook on Universities and Regional Development offers a comprehensive and up-to-date insight into how academic institutions spur their surroundings. The