Search for dissertations about: "academia in university"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the words academia in university.

  2. 6. A metric culture in academia : The influence of performance measurement on the academic culture of Swedish universities

    Author : Johan Söderlind; Lars Geschwind; Mats Benner; Peter Dahler-Larsen; KTH; []
    Keywords : Technology and Learning; Teknik och lärande;

    Abstract : This thesis studies how the proliferation of performance measurement within Swedish universities has affected the way university actors perceive academic work. The wide diffusion of performance measures in academia is conceptualised as a reflection of changes in the wider societal culture that may be attributed to comprehensive public sector reforms, the globalisation of the higher education sector and novel perspectives and expectations on universities. READ MORE

  4. 7. Entrepreneurship in a School Setting : Introducing a Business Concept in a Public Context

    Author : Karin Axelsson; Yvonne Eriksson; Maria Mårtensson; Karin Berglund; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Entrepreneurship has during the last decades gained an immense interest in academia, politics and practice. It is argued from politics that more entrepreneurs are necessary for the economic development. In addition, nowadays entrepreneurship is also perceived as a solution to social and societal challenges. READ MORE

  5. 8. Creating value from science : Interaction between academia, business and healthcare in the Uppsala PET Centre case

    Author : Anna Launberg; Enrico Baraldi; Linda Wedlin; Frans Prenkert; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; interaction; commercialisation; science; science use; value; academia; business; healthcare; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Abstract : Recent decades have seen greater focus, both national and global, on universities’ role in boosting economic growth. Besides teaching and conducting research, universities are urged to contribute directly to the economy by commercialising research findings and interacting with industry. READ MORE

  6. 9. Working Together : Exploring Relational Tensions in Swedish Academia

    Author : Tobias Fridholm; Anders Malmberg; Anders Waxell; Per Lundequist; Oliver Ibert; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economic geography; Relational tensions; Academic research; Academic entrepreneurship; Research commercialization; Creativity; Creative milieus; Innovation; Innovation systems; Trust; Authority; Research policy; Triple helix; Biotechnology; Swedish research; Universities; Expertise; Professionalism; Professions; Research collaboration; Collaborations; Research funding; Ekonomisk geografi; Relationella spänningar; Akademisk forskning; Akademiskt entreprenörskap; Forskningskommersialisering; Kreativitet; Kreativa miljöer; Innovation; Innovationssystem; Tillit; Auktoritet; Forskningspolitik; Trippel helix; Bioteknik; Svensk forskning; Universitet; Expertis; Professioner; Professionalism; Samverkan; Tredje uppgiften; Forskningsfinansiering; Human geography; economic geography; Kulturgeografi; ekonomisk geografi; Social and Economic Geography; Kulturgeografi;

    Abstract : This study explores the basic social conditions for high-quality university research, and focuses on research in science and technology in Sweden. Swedish research policy has adopted more of a market perspective on academic research and its role in society. READ MORE

  7. 10. Knowledge Compromise(d)? Ways and values of coproduction in academia

    Author : Josefine Fischer; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; epistemology; knowledge interest; research policy; coproduction; university college;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with the colonisation of the university by market forces. The object of inquiry is coproduction of academic knowledge between academic and non-academic actors in newly established universities and university colleges in Sweden. READ MORE