The Age of Science-Tech Universities

Analysing past and ongoing trends that have shaped the landscape of universities worldwide, this book explores the possible paths for the future of universities, along three main dimensions characterising key strategic choices: knowledge creation and dissemination; relationships within society and governance mechanisms.

Autorentext

Paola Francesca Antonietti, Paola Bertola, Antonio Capone, Bianca Maria Colosimo, Davide Moscatelli, Carolina Pacchi and Stefano Ronchi are Professors at Politecnico di Milano with expertise ranging from urban planning to mechanics, from design to chemistry. Together they form PoliMI 2040, a team built to support the strategic decision-making process by developing possible future scenarios.

Inhalt

Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1: Universities and Their Challenges in a Changing World; 2: Education, Research, Entrepreneurship, Society: Comparing Models; 3: Governance in Universities; 4: Strategic Choices for Universities of Science and Technology; 5: Conclusions