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From ‘entrepreneurial’ to ‘engaged’ universities: social innovation for regional development in the Global South

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  • Elisa Thomas
  • Rhiannon Pugh

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Regional roles of universities in the Global South have been under-explored, and it is not clear how relevant are concepts originating from the Global North when applied in this context. The paper interrogates the concept of the ‘entrepreneurial university’ and its regional impact and engagement via a case study in Brazil. It is found that, in addition to purely entrepreneurial and economic activities and roles, initiatives relating to social innovation and entrepreneurship to solve profound regional problems are a key part of the university’s work.

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  • Elisa Thomas & Rhiannon Pugh, 2020. "From ‘entrepreneurial’ to ‘engaged’ universities: social innovation for regional development in the Global South," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 54(12), pages 1631-1643, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:regstd:v:54:y:2020:i:12:p:1631-1643
    DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2020.1749586
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    1. Elisa Thomas & Kadigia Faccin & Bjørn Terje Asheim, 2021. "Universities as orchestrators of the development of regional innovation ecosystems in emerging economies," Growth and Change, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 52(2), pages 770-789, June.
    2. Elisa Thomas & Rhiannon Pugh & Danny Soetanto & Sarah L. Jack, 2023. "Beyond ambidexterity: universities and their changing roles in driving regional development in challenging times," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 48(6), pages 2054-2073, December.
    3. Hossain, Mokter & Park, Sukyung & Shahid, Subhan, 2023. "Frugal innovation for sustainable rural development," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 193(C).

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