A small university and knowledge-based development: a case of Northern Iceland

The aim of this paper is to outline the progress of the University of Akureyri and its effect on regional development in Northern Iceland during the period of 1987–2012. A case study methodology was used, drawing upon historical material, official sources, and interviews. The main findings are that...

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Published in:International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development
Main Author: Edvardsson, Ingi Runar
Other Authors: Viðskiptafræðideild (HÍ), Faculty of Business Administration (UI), Félagsvísindasvið (HÍ), School of Social Sciences (UI), Háskóli Íslands, University of Iceland
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. 2014
Subjects:
Small university
Knowledge based development
Regional innovation dynamism
Case study
Northern Iceland
Háskólar
Norðurland
Tilviksrannsóknir
Þekkingarstjórnun
Akureyri
Iceland
University of Akureyri
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11815/236
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJKBD.2014.063990
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Summary:The aim of this paper is to outline the progress of the University of Akureyri and its effect on regional development in Northern Iceland during the period of 1987–2012. A case study methodology was used, drawing upon historical material, official sources, and interviews. The main findings are that the university has greatly stimulated knowledge-based development in Northern Iceland. It has enhanced regional innovation dynamism by strengthening human, relational, structural and social capital of the area. This paper has drawn attention to diverse positive effects of a small university with regard to regional- and knowledge-based development. As such, it might serve as a catalyst for further research in this area. Peer Reviewed Ritrýnt tímarit

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