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Technological University Dublin

2015

Stream 4: Enterprising University

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Graduate Work-Readiness In The 21st Century, John Keogh, Theresa Maguire, John O'Donoghue Apr 2015

Graduate Work-Readiness In The 21st Century, John Keogh, Theresa Maguire, John O'Donoghue

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The term ‘graduateness’ is beginning to be used, nationally and internationally, to describe a range of competences thought to match the demands of the workplace. There is no accompanying unifying definition, nor framework for formal recognition, rather it is used to imply a combination of attributes that varies between types of Higher Education Institutions across the World. In Ireland, the desirable characteristics of 21st century graduates variously include qualities of being ‘Creative and Enterprising, Solution-Orientated, Effective Communicators, and Globally Engaged Active Leaders’ (DCU 2014). Similarly, they should be engaged, enterprising, enquiry-based, effective and expert in their chosen field (DIT, 2013). …

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Leveraging Institute Of Technology Incubation Centres In The Teaching Of Innovation: A Case Study, Gabriel Costello Apr 2015

Leveraging Institute Of Technology Incubation Centres In The Teaching Of Innovation: A Case Study, Gabriel Costello

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The overriding purpose of this on-going work is to contribute to the debate on the best pedagogical approach to developing undergraduate Mechanical Engineering skills to meet the requirements of contemporary complex working environments. The particular focus of this study is to develop the students’ appreciation of entrepreneurship and the development of a new venture. Enterprise Ireland has funded business incubation centres on college campuses across Ireland in order to provide a supportive environment for start-up companies and two centres have been located in the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT). The paper provides an example of collaboration between the Incubation Centre …

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Understanding Of Change, Leading Innovation: Ocad University's Master Of Design In Strategic Foresight And Innovation., Lenore Richards Apr 2015

Understanding Of Change, Leading Innovation: Ocad University's Master Of Design In Strategic Foresight And Innovation., Lenore Richards

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This paper discusses the need for new models of education due to the complexity and speed of change in the world. I introduce OCAD U’s Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation as one of a number of innovative programs attempting to become a responsible actor in the positive transformation of contemporary society. I reflect on the successes and challenges involved in the development and implementation of this highly innovative program.

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Developing Organisational Design Criteria In The Redesign Of An Irish Higher Education Institution, Sharon Feeney, Olivia Edge Apr 2015

Developing Organisational Design Criteria In The Redesign Of An Irish Higher Education Institution, Sharon Feeney, Olivia Edge

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This paper outlines the first phase of a process of re-design strategy that was undertaken in an Irish higher education institution. The re-design strategy was undertaken prior to a merger of three autonomous higher education institutions in the Dublin area. The strategy undertaken comprised three main phases: identification and consideration of design criteria; short-listing and consideration of design options; and finally, the development and selection of the most appropriate design option. This paper focuses mainly on the first phase of the process undertaken: the identification and consideration of design criteria.

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An Exploration Of A Higher Education Institution's Response To The Need For Enhanced Engagement With Enterprise, Irene Sheridan, Daithi Fallon Apr 2015

An Exploration Of A Higher Education Institution's Response To The Need For Enhanced Engagement With Enterprise, Irene Sheridan, Daithi Fallon

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In Irish higher education, there is strong awareness of the potential for, and of, collaboration between higher education, enterprise and communities to contribute to economic renewal and social innovation but this is accompanied by a recognition that ‘higher education institutions could be more dynamic and coherent in their approach to collaboration’ (Department of Education and Skills, 2011, p. 75). This view is echoed by Healy, et al., (2014, p. 6) who assert that … ‘despite the resurgence in business-university collaboration, research reports consistently find that cooperation practices are highly fragmented and uncoordinated’. The role of an engaged, entrepreneurial university is …

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Brokers Of Transformation: Prioritizing Community Interests In Community-University Sustainability Research, Stephen Hill, Brianna Salmon, Tessa Nesca, Todd Barr Jan 2015

Brokers Of Transformation: Prioritizing Community Interests In Community-University Sustainability Research, Stephen Hill, Brianna Salmon, Tessa Nesca, Todd Barr

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This paper describes and evaluates a community-driven research project in which Trent University researchers and students have partnered with three local community groups and one regional nonprofit organization to collaboratively research the options and needs for improving active transportation infrastructure in a socio-economically challenged neighbourhood in downtown Peterborough, Ontario. The project was initiated by organizations in our community and the Trent Community Research Centre, a non-profit organization that connects the community and university in research and learning activities, brokered a partnership with faculty at the university.

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