Essays about: "importance of universities"

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  1. 1. COLLECTIVE ACTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL INNOVATION A qualitative study of factors that benefit and/or hinder collaboration within the innovation ecosystem of industrial transformation in North Central Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Åsa Ängsback; [2023-07-04]
    Keywords : Collective Action Theory; Smart Specialisation; Regional innovation; Industrial transformation; Innovation Eco System; North Central Sweden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to address the need for a better understanding of how actors in regional innovation ecosystems work collectively for sustainable regional development and innovation towards the green and digital transition of the European Green Deal. The paper contributes to existing literature about challenges in the implementation of regional innovation (smart specialisation) strategies, by examining factors that have shown to affect collaboration related to large scale problems, e. READ MORE

  2. 2. FEEDBACK IN THE ERA OF GENERATIVE AI

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Bunichi Otaki; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : AI-generated Feedback; ; Dialogism Feedback in Higher Education; ; Focus Group Interviews Human Feedback; ; Qualitative Research; ; Thematic analysis; ChatGPT; ; Dialogic Feedback; ;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the perception of students and educators in higher education towards feedback provided by large-language model AI, with feedback and interaction with human educators. Theory: Drawing on the dialogism framework and considering the emotional and relational aspects of feedback, this study examines the role of dialogue and interaction in feedback processes and the implications of integrating AI-generated feedback with human feedback. READ MORE

  3. 3. Analysis of setups and investment processes within university affiliated venture capitals : A descriptive multi-case study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Andreas Schuler; Hannes Rannversson; [2023]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; University-affiliated venture capital; Investments;

    Abstract : With the increasing importance of the third mission of universities, namely the commercialisation of science and research, universities have established various mechanisms such as technology transfer offices, business incubators and more. Since many investors tend not to invest in university spin-offs and start-ups due to the risk associated with their early stage, universities have established their own investment units, referred to as university-affiliated venture capital, to provide funding for university spin-offs and start-ups. READ MORE

  4. 4. Is IT good enough: An analysis of Swedish universities information security

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Daniel Lindvall; [2023]
    Keywords : information security policy; university; Sweden; security governance; information security management; information security awareness; institutional theory; institutional logics; general system theory; security; data breaches; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Previous research in information security research has pointed out the importance of aware employees, while practitioners have focused on technical safety measures, this while the geopolitical situation has rapidly changed. In this paper the public Swedish institutions of higher education are investigated to gain a more complete picture of the potential pitfalls that exist in Swedish government agencies. READ MORE

  5. 5. Like Parents, Like Children - The Effects of Social Origins on Children's Higher Educational Attainment in the UK

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Jonathan Stefansson; Peiyu Wang; [2023]
    Keywords : educational inequality; social origin; higher education;

    Abstract : An educated populace is a prerequisite for a functioning modern society. Educational inequality based on social origins might therefore have large economic consequences for both individuals and society at large. READ MORE