A small university and knowledge-based development: a case of Northern Iceland
| Autor: | Ingi Runar Edvardsson |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Viðskiptafræðideild (HÍ), Faculty of Business Administration (UI), Félagsvísindasvið (HÍ), School of Social Sciences (UI), Háskóli Íslands, University of Iceland |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Knowledge based development
Information Systems and Management Higher education Tilviksrannsóknir business.industry Strategy and Management Study methodology Case study Þekkingarstjórnun Regional innovation dynamism Geography Economy Regional development Management of Technology and Innovation Háskólar Norðurland Northern Iceland Regional science Dynamism business Small university Social capital |
| Popis: | The aim of this paper is to outline the progress of the University of Akureyri and its effect on regional development in Northern Iceland during the period of 1987–2012. A case study methodology was used, drawing upon historical material, official sources, and interviews. The main findings are that the university has greatly stimulated knowledge-based development in Northern Iceland. It has enhanced regional innovation dynamism by strengthening human, relational, structural and social capital of the area. This paper has drawn attention to diverse positive effects of a small university with regard to regional- and knowledge-based development. As such, it might serve as a catalyst for further research in this area. Ritrýnt tímarit |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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