...Shi Wanbing Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out the problems in the contemporary development of Chinese research universities and think about relevant measures and policy for promotion. Design/methodology/approach After over 20 years practice, China has made quite significant...

...Cheng‐jun Wang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the triple helix (TH) of Chinese university‐industry‐government relationships. Design/methodology/approach Following an evolution path of TH in China, the relations among the actors for innovation have been analyzed...

...Ye Liu Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal the characteristics and evolution path of entrepreneurial university in China, through a case study of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) which has the reputation of “Chinese miniature of higher education” and in which...

...Kai Rao; Xian‐fei Meng; Andrea Piccaluga Purpose Triple helix theory stresses co‐evolution and interaction among governments, enterprises and universities, and is paid great attention by governments, universities and enterprises worldwide. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role...

...Maria Manuela Natário; João Pedro Almeida Couto; Carlos Fernandes Roque de Almeida Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the dynamics of the triple helix model in less favoured regions, examining the role of three spheres: universities, firms, and government. The paper identifies...

... as an organisational capability. This paper attempts to investigate knowledge management (KM) readiness in University X. Also, the most important KM factors are explored in the university. Design/methodology/approach The paper employed a knowledge transformations model for assessing the readiness of the KM...

...Henry Etzkowitz Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the triple‐helix model of university‐industry‐government interactions and its contribution to entrepreneurship, and economic and social development. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws upon international case studies...

...Masayuki Kondo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to clarify how university‐industry (U‐I) collaboration differs by technology fields in Japan. Design/methodology/approach An analysis of the research resource allocation in the Japanese national universities in the Japanese national...

...Jun Jin; Shanchao Wu; Jin Chen Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the issues of integrating R&D globalization, national innovation system, university‐industry (U‐I) knowledge transfer, and international U‐I collaboration. Design/methodology/approach A framework for research...

...Dimitris Assimakopoulos; Xiubao Yu; Ming Chen; Wenhong You Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the most important approaches to gaining research knowledge employed by full‐time doctoral students in a Chinese university. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is based on a case...

.... It discusses the various implications that these processes have for government policy on higher education systems, and the role of universities in economic development. It draws upon examples from around the world. Design/methodology/approach An overview and conceptual paper based on observations...