Facets of Social Innovation in Higher Education

Mary McDonnell-Naughton, Carmen Păunescu

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Abstract

Emphasis on social engagement and innovation for the higher education sector is a priority, despite the various challenges that have arisen as result of Covid-19, for third level providers. It is a conversation that continues to evolve of how the higher education providers can prepare students for global citizenship and societal innovation. There are specific concerns regarding best practice and the contribution of higher education to teaching, research and ultimately public policy. Universities are embedded in teaching and research whereby the onus is to engage collaboratively with outside organisations to develop competences and create products for greater use by society. This chapter aims to explore how the higher education institutions can contribute to transforming teaching and research so that the student, and ultimately each academic community member, experiences the full value of contributing to a successful society, reflecting on sustainable partnerships, engagement, whilst reflecting the whole idea of societal innovation. Its ambition is to define spheres of influence for enhancing social innovation in higher education.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovation, Technology and Knowledge Management
PublisherSpringer
Pages9-35
Number of pages27
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Publication series

NameInnovation, Technology and Knowledge Management
ISSN (Print)2197-5698
ISSN (Electronic)2197-5701

Keywords

  • Higher level education
  • Social and community engagement
  • Social innovation dimensions
  • Society
  • Teaching and learning

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