Conceptualising Collaborative Processes in University Research Centres

Learning, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre Working Paper Series WP 02-09

21 Pages Posted: 27 Apr 2009 Last revised: 23 Jun 2009

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Angelos Alexopoulos

Dublin City University - Leadership, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre

Brian Harney

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Kathy Monks

Dublin City University

Finian Buckley

Dublin City University Business School

Teresa Hogan

Dublin City University Business School

Date Written: April 27, 2009

Abstract

In the context of a knowledge-based agenda understanding the dynamics of the collaborative process between universities and industry becomes critical. This paper develops an analytical framework for examining the processes underpinning the collaborative capabilities of University Research Centres (URCs). Drawing on the lens of collaborative communities, this multi-level framework provides a useful basis for understanding in more detail the unique motives, relational dynamics and negotiated orders informing and shaping the formation and sustenance of research collaboration in URCs. Implications for the management of scientific and technical (S&T) human capital are discussed.

Keywords: Research collaboration, innovation, university research centres, microfoundations

Suggested Citation

Alexopoulos, Angelos and Harney, Brian and Monks, Kathy and Buckley, Finian and Hogan, Teresa, Conceptualising Collaborative Processes in University Research Centres (April 27, 2009). Learning, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre Working Paper Series WP 02-09, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1395642 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1395642

Angelos Alexopoulos (Contact Author)

Dublin City University - Leadership, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre ( email )

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Brian Harney

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Kathy Monks

Dublin City University ( email )

Business School Room Q37
Dublin 9
IRELAND
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Finian Buckley

Dublin City University Business School ( email )

Dublin 9
Ireland
+353 1 7045 658 (Phone)

Teresa Hogan

Dublin City University Business School ( email )

Dublin 9
Ireland

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