The primary aim of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework for investigating how university – industry relationships evolve over time. Based on theoretical perspectives on the dynamics of interorganizational relationships, this paper investigates the development of several cases of university – industry collaborations. The exploratory study presented investigates the start-up phase of u...

University collaborations and industry partnerships are rapidly becoming a common practice the world over. Consequently, collaborations and partnerships are becoming a feature of lifelong learning in universities. Thus, this paper purposes on highlighting the importance of university-industry partnership between Kenyatta University and Equity Bank. The symbiotic relationships between universiti...

In the globalization context and competitiveness, the role of a university is further enhanced. University is no longer confined to traditional roles. Universities need to interact with others in order to be relevant and progressive. Symbiosis relationships between the university and industry are very significant because the relationship between those two can foster economic development of a na...

By J. ARTHUR HARRIS, Head, Department of Botany, University of Minnesota, and Collaborator, Bureau of Plant Industry, United States Department ofAgriculture; W. F. HOFFMAN, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Biochemistry, University of Minnesota, formerly {1920-1924) Field Assistant, Alkali and Drought Resistant Plant Investigations, and Biophysical Investigations, Bureau of Plant Industry, Un...

This paper researches on the motivational mechanism of university teachers under R&D-type Industry-University-Research cooperation model. Firstly, the paper defines the concept and the model of the Industry-University-Research cooperation; then, it describes the principal-agent relationship which exists under R&D-type Industry-University-Research cooperation model. And the paper establishes the...