The transfer of economically useful knowledge from universities to the regional economy has attracted the attention of academics. This book focuses on the geogr

The Handbook on Universities and Regional Development offers a comprehensive and up-to-date insight into how academic institutions spur their surroundings. The

Regions and cities are the natural loci where knowledge is created, and where it can be easily turned into a commercial product. This book explains the logic be

Universities are under increasing pressure to help promote socio-economic growth in their local communities. However until now, no systematic, critical attentio

Today, universities around the world find themselves going beyond the traditional roles of research and teaching to drive the development of local economies thr