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A comparative approach to smart features of higher education institutions: Uni Konstanz and UAIC Iasi

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  • Bianca-Iuliana MISINCIUC

    (Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of IaÅŸi, Romania Department of Foreign Languages)

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Objectives: This paper is an analysis of higher education institutions in relation to the smart city concept. On a micro level, the features of a smart university coincide with those of a smart city. The paper aims to investigate the University of Konstanz, Germany and the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania from the perspective of their functioning, administration and network of resources in order to observe smart features and room for improvement. Approach: The investigation employs a comparative approach and uses observation and personal first-hand experience as a former student of both institutions as research methods. Results: This comparative study provides an overview on smart features, ideas and solutions that are implemented in different aspects of university life: campus geography, student accommodation, public transportation, online administration of the institution, online platforms and portals for students and teachers, recreational activities and fruitful interaction between students. The analysis points out smart elements and characteristics, such as integrated student accommodation and other facilities inside the campus, the existence of public transportation means designated for students, smart stations, bicycle rental services, internet-based registration for classes and exams, online application for study programs and other events, interactive spare time activities and student associations. Implications: This study may provide valuable material for researchers in the field of development and smart innovation and also ideas for practitioners that work in academic institutions or city administration. Value: The originality and uniqueness of the paper reside in the comparison between two academic institutions from different countries and also in the contribution to the promoting and expansion of the smart city concept. By bringing the concept to a lower level, smart features can be implemented in companies, academic institutions and even in people s homes. Studying similarities and contrast between smart features of different universities is essential in order to highlight possibilities for improvement.

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  • Bianca-Iuliana MISINCIUC, 2019. "A comparative approach to smart features of higher education institutions: Uni Konstanz and UAIC Iasi," Smart Cities International Conference (SCIC) Proceedings, Smart-EDU Hub, Faculty of Public Administration, National University of Political Studies & Public Administration, vol. 7, pages 77-86, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:pop:procee:v:7:y:2019:p:77-86
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    Keywords

    smart university; smart campus; transportation solutions; online administration; comparative analysis;
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    • O35 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Social Innovation

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