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Informationen zum Autor Professor David Greenaway is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham, UK, and an Economist. His expertise focuses on international trade and cross-border investment. He has published more than 150 scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals; has authored, co-authored or edited 40 books; and is currently Managing Editor of The World Economy. Professor Christopher D. Rudd is Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement at the University of Nottingham, UK, where he has responsibility for alumni, fundraising and everything from public engagement to commercialisation of University intellectual property. His area of specialist interest is lightweight structures, particularly fibre composites. Klappentext This book tackles the role of universities in driving economic growth. Their role as providers of talent, technology and new ideas is considered in the light of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. A series of expert authors consider success, opportunity and how national frameworks can be fine-tuned to deliver business success. Zusammenfassung This book tackles the role of universities in driving economic growth. Their role as providers of talent! technology and new ideas is considered in the light of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. A series of expert authors consider success! opportunity and how national frameworks can be fine-tuned to deliver business success. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction and Overview; David Greenaway and Christopher D. Rudd PART I: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES 2. Britain 1850s: Exporting the Idea of a University to Empire; Glyn Davis 3. Sino-Foreign Business Partnerships and Higher Education; David Greenaway and Christopher D. Rudd 4. International Business Engagement via Executive Training: A Case Study of the Chevening Young Leaders' Programme for China; Shujie Yao and Miao He ?? PART II: SUPPORTING STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH 5. Business and Higher Education; John Cridland 6. Innovation and Commercialisation in Global Science; Peter Blezard 7. Universities and Business: The Moment of Opportunity and the Arrow of Research; Sir Andrew Witty PART III: INNOVATION 8. The Crucial Role of Universities in Promoting Radical Innovation; Martin Binks 9. IP Commercialisation: Can Do Better - A University of Nottingham experiment in the food and drink sector; Neil Davidson PART IV: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS 10. Creating the Future; Stephanie Sirr 11. Partnerships with a Purpose: Creating Cultural and Commercial Value in the UK Film Sector; Richard Paterson 12. A Review of Corporate Philanthropy in UK Higher Education: The University of Nottingham Perspective; Melissa Wadams...
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1. Introduction and Overview; David Greenaway and Christopher D. Rudd PART I: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES 2. Britain 1850s: Exporting the Idea of a University to Empire; Glyn Davis 3. Sino-Foreign Business Partnerships and Higher Education; David Greenaway and Christopher D. Rudd 4. International Business Engagement via Executive Training: A Case Study of the Chevening Young Leaders' Programme for China; Shujie Yao and Miao He ?? PART II: SUPPORTING STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH 5. Business and Higher Education; John Cridland 6. Innovation and Commercialisation in Global Science; Peter Blezard 7. Universities and Business: The Moment of Opportunity and the Arrow of Research; Sir Andrew Witty PART III: INNOVATION 8. The Crucial Role of Universities in Promoting Radical Innovation; Martin Binks 9. IP Commercialisation: Can Do Better - A University of Nottingham experiment in the food and drink sector; Neil Davidson PART IV: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS 10. Creating the Future; Stephanie Sirr 11. Partnerships with a Purpose: Creating Cultural and Commercial Value in the UK Film Sector; Richard Paterson 12. A Review of Corporate Philanthropy in UK Higher Education: The University of Nottingham Perspective; Melissa Wadams
