• World Technopolis Review
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.113-129
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• 2017

Universities are considered important actors and drivers of socio-economic development in the regional innovation eco-system. This article investigates the role Kenyan universities and research institutes play in the development of regional innovation eco-system in the context of triple and Quadruple helices. A model involving Government, Industry, Universities and Society (Public) linkages in the regional innovation eco-system and with Information and Communication Technology as an enabler is used as a framework for analysing the nature of linkages in Kenya. The article uses literature review and case study methods to examine how universities and research institutes can spur the development of the innovation eco-systems. The research question is: what is the role of Kenyan universities and research institutes in spurring innovation ecosystems? Six cases of Kenyan universities and research institutes are considered in the light of Government Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) which is underpinned in Kenyan constitution 2010. The study contributes to the understanding of how deep collaboration among universities, government, research institutes, Science Cities, local, regional, national and international players spurs the creation of world-class innovation ecosystems which can contribute to regional development in developing countries like Kenya.

• World Technopolis Review
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2015

Over the last two decades, interest increased with regard to how some research universities made direct impacts on surrounding regional economic activities and growth. Although the role of basic research for most research universities has remained strong, pressure has intensified to broaden its missions to include helping local and regional economic development efforts. Consequently, many research universities have evolved their basic scientific research mission from the production of scientific knowledge to the sharing and exchange of knowledge with local industries by actively engaging in local economic development (Uyarra 2010). Previous examination has shown that most research universities contribute to local and regional economic development by various functions they provide. They are as follows: Creation of Knowledge, Human-capital creation, Transfer of existing know-how, Technological innovation, Capital investment, Regional leadership, Knowledge infrastructure production and Influence in regional milieu (Drucker and Goldstein 2007). This paper will review the existing literature on the role of universities and its impacts on local regional economic growth and development. In addition, this paper will show how two major research universities (The University of Arizona and Arizona State University) have contributed to the growth of Arizona during last two decades. It is believed that the existence of these two research universities have been instrumental in making industries more diverse and highly attractive, particularly in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2023

As a result of this study, the income generation effect generatded by regional universities for the region is KRW 130.6 billion (direct and indirect income effect KRW 90.9 billion, induced income effect KRW 39.6 billion). In addition, it is estimated that the effect of regional universities on inducing employment in the region is 2,145 per year. Unless quality jobs are secured, the outflow of population to the metropolitan area will accelerate, and the disappearance of local areas will emerge as a social problem in the near future. Considering the effect of local universities on the local economy revealed through the results of this study, that is, the income and job creation effects, the government will be able to prevent local extinction by providing bold financial support to local universities. If it is difficult to afford it with government finances alone, it can be solved by opening the door to universities for admission through donations, which many advanced countries are introducing..

• 한국경제지리학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.19-38
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• 2010

지식경제의 중요성이 부각되면서 지역발전에서 대학의 역할이 재평가되고 있다. 본 논문은 선행연구에 대한 문헌고찰을 토대로 지식기반사회의 도래에 따라 지역발전에 있어 대학에 요구되는 새로운 역할을 재정립하고 관련 변수들을 검토하였다. 기존의 연구들은 주로 대학의 역할과 기능을 단선적으로 간주하는 경향이 있다. 하지만 대학의 기능과 목적 그리고 행태 특성은 제각각 상이할 수 있다는 점을 인식할 필요가 있다. 그 이유는 대학 자체의 규모와 조직 특성 등 조직적 요인뿐만 아니라 중앙 및 지방정부의 정책과 지역산업의 특수성 등 외부환경적 요인에 의해 대학 조직의 진화 경로가 상이한 패턴을 나타내기 때문이다. 이처럼 지역발전에 있어 대학의 역할은 단순히 지식생산 및 서비스기관 등으로 인식하는 정태적이고 단선적인 관점에서 벗어나, 대학을 역동적이고 이질적인 조직적 실체로 바라보아야 한다. 아울러 지역발전의 맥락에서 대학의 역할은 조직의 특수성과 더불어 환경특수적인 맥락에서 접근되어야 할 필요가 있음을 강조한다. 이러한 인식을 토대로, 본 연구에서는 지역발전에 있어 대학의 역할을 개별 대학의 조직 특성, 국가적 맥락, 지역적 맥락 및 정책적 맥락에서 구분하여 제시한다.

• 지역연구
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.51-66
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• 1992

This paper analyzes: (1) the effects of the population growth in the regions in which the campuses are located (2) the economic effects (3) the social and cultural effects 94) the linkage effects between university and regional community. It is found that the campuses have various effects on the regional community through the human capitals, economic and cultural factors, and educational program. In particular local campuses have substantial impacts on regional economy. Two local campuses have been found to have more regional income effects than manufacturing and service industries do. Thus, it is necessary that the growth of linkage mechanism with universities and induced consumption expenditure by universities should be constructed in the region having local campuses. In order to increase these effects on regional development, much attention should be given to the regional development aspect from university authorities, students, professors, and residents. Also from the national policy point associated with material-moving policy and capital mobility policy in relation to the universities should be estabilished.

• STI Policy Review
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.131-144
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• 2014

The entrepreneurial university concept is a new challenge and opportunity for science and technology universities in Korea. The traditional university functions of education, research, and community service are still highly relevant, but increasingly so are new types of collaboration for research outcomes and funding resources. Strategic university management is needed to handle socioeconomic contribution, involving the creation and maintenance of proactive relationships with firms, national and regional governments, and other regional entities. The emergence of the entrepreneurial university in Korea is similar to the socioeconomic changes observable in the history of university development in America and in many other developed countries. In this paper, we examine the emerging paradigm of entrepreneurial universities in Korea and discuss the interactions among universities, firms, and government strategy and policy by investigating and comparing two universities, POSTECH and KAIST, in their leadership, adaptation to changes in the environment, business strategies, organization, and cooperative network. We conclude with policy points that emphasize the fact that while entrepreneurial universities are an emerging concept, they can expand innovation and creativity in education and research in Korean universities in the mid-to-long term if university administration, policymakers and public administrators, and regional innovation actors take an interest in the need for a new organization and system where university research can contribute socioeconomically.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2023

As a result of this study, the income generation effect of local universities on the local economy through the Daranee (1976) model was found to be 110.9 billion won (direct and indirect income 78 billion won, induced income 32.9 billion won). In the case of Korea, it has been verified through a number of previous studies that local universities play a role in preventing the outflow of local talent to the metropolitan area. Considering this, it seems that the government should make bold investments to foster local universities in terms of balanced national development. This is because the movement of local talents to the metropolitan area not only undermines the growth potential of the provinces and undermines the basis for regional existence, but also creates a vicious cycle that hinders balanced national development. To break this vicious cycle, the development of local universities is very important. It is judged that the horizon of balanced national development will be opened when local universities revitalize the local economy through the government's bold investment in local universities and are reborn as entities that provide various services based on the facilities and equipment of local universities.

• 한국경제지리학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.71-89
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• 2005

21세기 지식정보사회로의 진입과 세계화 및 지방화 시대를 맞이하여 대학의 역할과 발전방향이 새롭게 주목받고 있다. 이에 따라 대학의 발전방향을 구조개혁을 포함한 고도화, 정보화, 국제화, 특성화 등에 맞추는 대안들이 제시되고 있고, 지역화 역시 관심을 끌고 있다. 특히 지역화는 대학이 전래의 상아탑모델에서 벗어나 지역발전모델을 확립하고 지역의 형성자로 거듭나는 것을 의미한다. 이러한 맥락에서 본 연구는 지식정보사회를 이끌어 갈 중추기관이자 핵심주체의 하나인 대학이 그 소재 도시 및 지역과 어떤 교류 및 협력 관계를 맺고 지역발전에 공헌할 수 있을 것인가를 이론적으로 살펴보고자 했다. 결론적으로 본 연구를 통해 대학과 지역 간의 교류 및 협력은 양자가 시대변화에 대응한 상생방안이라는 점과 상호 제휴와 파트너십의 형성이 가능한 분야를 다각적으로 발굴하여 시간을 두고서 전략적으로 발전시켜 나갈 필요가 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 지역연구
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.53-68
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• 1999

This study aims to analyze the role of TST for regional development in terms of university-research institutes-industry interaction. In particular, it focuses on the spin-off activities from research institutes and universities and their support mechanisms. This study consists of following three sections. This study consists of following three sections. Firstly, we describe the role and characteristics of research institutes and universities as the foundation of high technology business spin-off activities in the region. Secondly, the mechanisms for active technology transfer and business incubation are identified in terms of university-research institute and industry interaction in TST. Thirdly, important lessons for the development of technopolis are suggested from the view point of experiences of TST.

• 대한지리학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.288-302
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• 2013

이 논문은 한국 미국 대학의 지리학과 학부과정 교과목을 비교하고 분석하는 연구이다. <지리학 개론>은 학부과정 교과목으로 개설하는 경우가 매우 드문데, 이는 지리학의 네 분야(인문지리 분야, 자연지리 분야, 지역지리학 분야, 기타 분야)를 한 과목으로 통합하여 개설하기 어렵기 때문일 것이다. 한국 대학 지리학과에서는 인문지리학 분야의 교과목 비율(39.4%)이 자연지리학 분야의 교과목 비율(24.5%)보다 크지만, 미국 대학 지리학과에서는 자연지리학 분야의 교과목 비율(32.8%)이 인문지리학 분야의 교과목 비율(29.4%)보다 조금 더 큰 것으로 나타난다. 지역지리학 분야의 교과목 비율을 비교하면, 미국의 비율(18.1%)이 한국의 비율(13.8%)보다 크다. 이는 미국 대학 지리학과에서 지역지리학 분야가 보다 더 강조되고 있다는 사실을 말해준다. 한국 대학 지리학과 교과과정은 미국 대학 지리학과 교과과정을 수용하여 정착시킨 것이기 때문에 양자는 매우 유사한 면을 많이 갖고 있다. 그렇지만 지리학의 네 분야가 차지하는 몫에서는 약간의 상이성이 나타나는데, 이러한 상이성은 지난 반세기 동안에 한국 지리학과가 놓여있던 역사적 맥락으로 설명할 수 있을 것이다.