New activities of universities in transfer and extension: multiple requirements and manifold solutions

• Published in: Science & public policy Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 157 - 164
• Main Authors: Göransson, Bo, Maharajh, Rasigan, Schmoch, Ulrich
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Beech Tree Publishing 01.03.2009
• Subjects: Annan samhällsvetenskap; Other Social Sciences; Samhällsvetenskap; Social Sciences; Social Sciences Interdisciplinary; Tvärvetenskapliga studier inom samhällsvetenskap

The third mission encompasses all activities of universities beyond their first and second missions, education and research. An analysis of various countries with different economic, political and geographic features reveals an increased demand for such activities in particular with regard to techno...