Empowering Students and Elevating Universities With Innovation Centers

Empowering Students and Elevating Universities With Innovation Centers

Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: April, 2024|Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 332
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1467-8
ISBN13: 9798369314678|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369346044|EISBN13: 9798369314685
Hardcover:
Available
$240.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $240.00
Benefits
  • Printed-On-Demand (POD)
  • Usually ships one day from order
Hardcover:
Available
$240.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $240.00
Benefits
  • Printed-On-Demand (POD)
  • Usually ships one day from order
E-Book:
Available
$240.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $240.00
Benefits
  • Multi-user license (no added fee)
  • Immediate access after purchase
  • No DRM
  • PDF download
E-Book:
Available
$240.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $240.00
Benefits
  • Immediate access after purchase
  • No DRM
  • PDF download
  • Receive a 10% Discount on eBooks
Hardcover +
E-Book:
Available
$290.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $290.00
Benefits
  • Printed-On-Demand (POD)
  • Usually ships one day from order
  • Multi-user license (no added fee)
  • Immediate access after purchase
  • No DRM
  • PDF download
Hardcover +
E-Book:
Available
$290.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $290.00
Benefits
  • Printed-On-Demand (POD)
  • Usually ships one day from order
  • Immediate access after purchase
  • No DRM
  • PDF download
Softcover:
Available
$180.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $180.00
Benefits
  • Printed-On-Demand (POD)
  • Usually ships one day from order
Softcover:
Available
$180.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $180.00
Benefits
  • Printed-On-Demand (POD)
  • Usually ships one day from order
Article Processing Charge:
Available
$1,950.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $1,950.00
OnDemand:
(Individual Chapters)
Available
$37.50
TOTAL SAVINGS: $37.50
Benefits
  • Purchase individual chapters from this book
  • Immediate PDF download after purchase or access through your personal library
Description & Coverage
Description:

As educational institutions strive to prepare students for an unpredictable future, traditional models of teaching and learning face obsolescence. The digital age demands a large shift in educational approaches, necessitating creative solutions to equip students with the skills required to navigate an era defined by rapid technological advancements and societal complexities. It is within this context that Empowering Students and Elevating Universities With Innovation Centers unfolds, offering a detailed exploration into the pivotal role of innovation centers in reshaping the educational narrative.

The educational crisis is further exacerbated by the disconnect between academic learning and the demands of the real world. As universities grapple with bridging this gap, innovation centers provide a transformative space where students can bridge theory with practical application. This book contends that the establishment of innovation centers is not just a strategic choice but a necessary response to the evolving needs of a globalized society. Through a critical lens, it scrutinizes the contemporary challenges faced by universities and argues that the integration of innovation centers is not a luxury but a necessity for institutions to remain relevant, competitive, and responsive to the demands of the 21st century.

Empowering Students and Elevating Universities with Innovation Centers challenges the status quo, advocating for a transformative shift in higher education through the establishment of innovation centers. By delving into the benefits of these centers, the book not only addresses the issues at hand but also provides a resource for universities to navigate the complex terrain of modern education successfully. As we confront the challenges of the present, this book offers a compelling vision for a future where innovation centers stand as pillars of educational resilience.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Empowering Student Entrepreneurs
  • Evolution of Innovation Centers
  • Industry-Academia Collaboration
  • Innovation Center Management Challenges
  • Innovation Centers and Social Change
  • Intrapreneurship and Fostering Innovation within Universities
  • Modern University Challenges
  • Power of Social Innovation
  • Refining a Culture of Creativity
  • Technological Advancements in Education
Download OnDemand Chapters Banner
Table of Contents
Search this Book:
Reset
Editor/Author Biographies
Giuseppe Cantafio is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London. Prior to his role at the University of Sunderland, Dr. Cantafio worked as a Lecturer and researcher focused on evaluating the impacts and scenarios of Autonomous and Connected Transport at the University of Greenwich. He has held posts at Northeastern University in Boston, San Diego State University, and the Università Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, Italy, where he was a researcher for the MAPS-LED Project. This project explored multi-disciplinary approaches for local economic development. Dr. Cantafio's research span urban planning, innovation, sustainability, business, and education management. His work aims to advance knowledge and practices around these interconnected domains that are crucial for building sustainable, innovative, and economically vibrant communities and organizations. Throughout his academic career at institutions across Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Dr. Cantafio has contributed valuable insights through his research pursuits.

Mr. Afzal Sayed Munna is a Doctoral Researcher pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Bath, and a Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) candidate at the University of Sunderland. He currently serves as the Digital Learning and Teaching Lead, Lecturer, Supervisor, and a member of the Research Ethics Review Committee at the University of Sunderland.

He previously served as a Program Coordinator at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Afzal also holds the position of External Examiner at the University of Hertfordshire, Cardiff Metropolitan University, and London Metropolitan University. He is a Qualified Teacher (QTLS), Chartered Manager (CMgr), Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP), a member of the Society for Education and Training (SET), the British Educational Research Association (BERA), and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

.
Abstracting & Indexing
Archiving
All of IGI Global's content is archived via the CLOCKSS and LOCKSS initiative. Additionally, all IGI Global published content is available in IGI Global's InfoSci® platform.