/library/oar/handle/123456789/437 2025-12-25T05:49:21Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/140156 Title: The role of multi-stakeholder collaborations in integrating university missions : experience of six universities in Europe Authors: Pace, Lisa A.; Vranješ Markić, Leandra; Sammut, Fiona; Miles, Ian D.; Balic, Nikola Abstract: Universities are being required to expand their portfolio beyond traditional research and teaching missions, especially to increase their links with industry and adopt more entrepreneurial roles at the service of society. This study investigates how universities engage with diverse stakeholder groups to support their expanding missions. Drawing on survey data from organisational units within six European universities, the study explores how collaboration with stakeholders facilitates knowledge transfer through multiple channels and modes. The findings suggest that organisational units with established research competencies, particularly those exploiting European and regional funding, are better positioned to adopt ambidextrous strategies and align academic excellence with the entrepreneurial role and engage in innovation and commercialisation activities. However, institutional barriers, such as the weak integration of community engagement into core mission activities, may limit universities’ ability to broaden their role within regional innovation systems. The study highlights the importance of decentralised governance structures in navigating these constraints and leveraging collaborative opportunities, offering practical implications for university managers and decision-makers. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/140150 Title: Social sciences and humanities in Malta - country report [2012] Authors: Pace, Lisa A. Abstract: The Social Sciences and Humanities are influential for all Member States and for the European Commission. Thousands of researchers carry out research in a vast array of themes of national and international interest. The do so taking into account their organizational structures, framework conditions, as well as cultural preferences and political priorities in their countries. METRIS is an initiative of the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) which aims to become an entry and reference point for the social sciences and humanities landscapes in Europe. Commissioned by the ERA Directorate of DG RTD and performed via the Metris-Network, it pursues the collection, regular updating, and analysis of information on social sciences and humanities at national and European level. [excerpt] 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/140100 Title: Social sciences and humanities in Malta - country report [2011] Authors: Pace, Lisa A. Abstract: The Social Sciences and Humanities are influential for all Member States and for the European Commission. Thousands of researchers carry out research in a vast array of themes of national and international interest. They do so taking into account their organizational structures, framework conditions, as well as cultural preferences and political priorities in their countries. METRIS is an initiative of the Directorate-General for Research (DG RTD), which aims to become an entry and reference point for the social sciences and humanities landscapes in Europe. Commissioned by the ERA Directorate of DG RTD and performed via the Metris-Network, it pursues the collection, regular updating, and analysis of information on social sciences and humanities at national and European level. [excerpt] 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/140099 Title: INNO-policy TrendChart - policy trends and appraisal report Malta Authors: Pace, Lisa A. Abstract: Innovation is a priority of all Member States and of the European Commission. Throughout Europe, hundreds of policy measures and support schemes aimed at innovation have been implemented or are under preparation. The diversity of these measures and schemes reflects the diversity of the framework conditions, cultural preferences and political priorities in the Member States. [excerpt] 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z