Barriers to innovation and sustainability at universities around the world

Ávila, Lucas Veiga, Filho, Walter Leal, Brandli, Luciana, Macgregor, Colin J., Molthan-Hill, Petra, Özuyar, Pinar Gökçin, and Moreira, Rodrigo Martins (2017) Barriers to innovation and sustainability at universities around the world. Journal of Cleaner Production, 164. pp. 1268-1278.

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Abstract

This paper explores the link between innovation and sustainability in the context of higher education, with the purpose of investigating the fundamental barriers for innovation and sustainable development in universities around the world. The method used involves both a quantitative and a qualitative approach, gathering the views of 301 experts from 172 universities across all continents. The results show that there are similar barriers across different geographical regions that require greater support from university administrations and management. In particular, the willingness of leaders, policy makers and decision-makers to envisage a sustainable future inside universities is often missing. Yet, without the support of senior management within a university, bottom-up sustainable initiatives seem destined to fail in the longer term due to a lack of investment and administrative support. This study also identifies that in order to yield the anticipated benefits, the challenges listed should be taken seriously. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Item ID: 50861
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 0959-6526
Keywords: sustainable development, innovation, sustainability, higher education, barriers, research
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2017 07:31
FoR Codes: 39 EDUCATION > 3903 Education systems > 390303 Higher education @ 100%
SEO Codes: 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9304 School/Institution > 930401 Management and Leadership of Schools/Institutions @ 100%
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