Lessons Learned From a Cross-Sector Development Project: An Integrative Research Approach

A conceptual model for university-society research collaboration facilitating societal impact for local innovation

“…Thus, the study may be regarded as meta-reflection on several studies (e.g. Arvemo et al , 2018; Bernhard and Olsson, 2015; Bernhard et al , 2020; Gellerstedt et al , 2018; Lundh Snis et al , 2017; Olsson et al , 2018; Olsson et al , 2019).…”

“…Earlier research identifies key drivers that underlie the dynamics of university-society research collaboration and main components for enabling successful co-creation as Universitysociety research collaboration relationship building, trust and continuity (see Arvemo et al, 2018;Bernhard and Olsson, 2015;Bernhard et al, 2018b). Trust is vital in collaboration, and the concept of trust needs to be understood from the perspectives of the key stakeholders, the nature of the relationships and within a specific context (see Dave et al, 2018;Moreno et al, 2009).…”

“…This will also facilitate a culture that evolves over time as relationships strengthen and are tested through experience (Bilous et al, 2018). relationship building, trust and continuity (see Arvemo et al, 2018;Bernhard and Olsson, 2015;Bernhard et al, 2018b). Trust is vital in collaboration, and the concept of trust needs to be understood from the perspectives of the key stakeholders, the nature of the relationships and within a specific context (see Dave et al, 2018;Moreno et al, 2009).…”

“…Capello and Faggian (2005) emphasize the importance of relational capital and cultural proximity among collaborating partners to increase local innovation processes. Continuous inclusive co-creative activities in cross-sector networks further foster knowledge sharing, facilitate mutual understanding, improve network communication skills and facilitate spin-offs and local innovation (Hjalager, 2010), which ultimately contribute to relationship building and virtuous circles of trust development (Arvemo et al ., 2018).…”

University-Industry Collaboration in Higher Education: Exploring the Informing Flows Framework in Industrial PhD Education

“…WIL is a model of collaboration that particularly focuses on knowledge exchange between university and society and the dual societal learning outcomes for the involved actors (Lundin et al, 2008). WIL has the potential to provide direct benefits not only for workplaces and universities, but also for a wider community as well as creating synergy between theory and practice (Arvemo et al, 2018;Gellerstedt et al, 2015). The WIL concept in higher education may be categorized as follows: (i) co-op, the traditional cooperative education model (Barbeau, 1973;Betts et al, 2009); (ii) case, using practice as inspiration; (iii) imprint, bringing practice to class; (iv) tools, using professional tools; and (v) field, bringing class to practice (Gellerstedt et al, 2015).…”