The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Development of Social Entrepreneurship: The Case of Tallinn University Social Entrepreneurship Study Program, Estonia

Lepik, Katri-Liis; Urmanavičienė, Audronė

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-84044-0_7

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“…In the Baltic region, Tallinn University, in Estonia, is the only institution with a Social Entrepreneurship curriculum (Lepik and Urmanavičienė, 2022). The Social Entrepreneurship Program at Tallinn University is a forward-thinking educational project with the goal of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the social and healthcare sectors, environmental protection, urban, rural, and community development, responding to complex societal challenges.…”

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Mapping universities-communities partnerships in the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals

Leal Filho,

Dibbern,

Viera Trevisan

et al. 2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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The establishment of partnerships between universities and communities can significantly support the implementation of initiatives related to sustainability as a whole and help to realize some of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Despite the usefulness of mapping of partnerships, there is a perceived necessity for studies, which may shed some light on these interactions, and the many advantages they offer. Against this background, this paper reports on a study which has assessed the extent to which partnerships between universities and communities may assist in achieving the SDGs. Methodologically, by means of a bibliometric analysis and the use of a set of enlightening case studies, the paper introduces some of the partnerships being implemented today and draws the lessons learned, which may be helpful in future initiatives. A total of eight initiatives are presented and discussed during the paper. The results suggest that more joint efforts are needed, as part of efforts to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs at the university level, including a list of measures that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) could apply to address those goals. Overall, this research contributes to the sustainability area by providing empirical evidence, insights, and recommendations for fostering partnerships between universities and communities. It adds to the existing body of knowledge and understanding of how collaborative efforts can contribute to sustainable development and the achievement of the SDGs.

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confidence: 99%

Mapping universities-communities partnerships in the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals

Leal Filho,

Dibbern,

Viera Trevisan

et al. 2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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“…It is possible that the selection of these PSI labs is biased, because we invited scholars to select them. However, we do suggest that HEIs could play an important role in the social innovation ecosystem, because they are situated between the public sector and society and could consequently act as a bridge by continuously promoting a culture of internal innovation and use this to promote more systematic changes in society as a whole (Berg et al, 2022;Carayannis & Campbell, 2009;Lepik & Urmanavičienė, 2022;Morawska-Jancelewicz, 2021).…”

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Same same, but different…? The emergence of Public Sector Innovation Labs in theory and practice

Broekema

Bulder

Horlings

2022

Management &Amp; Marketing

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At first glance, Public Sector Innovation (PSI) Labs are gaining prominence within academic literature, the European Union (EU) and beyond. However, because of the relative newness and conceptual ambiguity of this concept, the exact contribution of these labs to theory and practice is still unclear. In addition, most research has been looking at case studies. This publication breaks new ground by elaborating on the concept and also by looking at the perception of these labs in different contexts, by comparing multiple labs in multiple countries. In doing so, we raised the question: ‘What is the perceived added value of Public Sector Innovation labs for further developing theory as well as for society?’ In order to answer this question, by way of an experiment, we combined theoretical research together with focus groups with members of the EU funded project Multi Disciplinary Innovation for Social Change (SHIINE) in combination with questionnaires to selected PSI labs, thus providing us with rich data. Our experimental methodology uncovered a conceptual bias that is probably existent in similar studies and needs to be acknowledged more. In addition, we found that PSI labs have developed over time into an amalgam of two competing concepts. To conclude, we believe that the specific potential of PSI labs as an internal space for innovation within institutions is underutilised. We believe this could be improved by acknowledging the specific aim of PSI labs in a co-creative setting between relevant stakeholders, such as Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

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“…Satalkina, L., & Steiner, G. (2022) argue that considering future pathways, we view social innovations as an integral part of holistic intervention, operating across one societal dimension and making a systemic impact on sustainable societal development. Lepik, Urmanavičienė (2022) state that one of the main characteristics of social entrepreneurship is innovation creation. The authors emphasize that "social mission is a highly valued aspect of social entrepreneurship, which is undoubtedly considered a necessary condition for social entrepreneurship.…”

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Prerequisites for the Application of Innovative Methods in Social Service Organizations

Virbalienė,

Čižikienė

2024

SIE

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This article analyzes that when solving social problems, most welfare states choose a social security system model in which social service organizations provide professional services and help ensure the well-being of residents in the community. Social challenges require changes and new solutions in the activities of organizations providing social services, which can help solve emerging social problems by offering service recipients new forms of social services. The purpose of the article is to reveal the prerequisites for the application of innovative methods for the solution of social problems and the implementation of the application of new managerial practices in organizations providing social services. Applied research methods - analysis of scientific literature, interviews of social workers, analysis and interpretation of research results. The article provides a review of the scientific literature and research data that reveal the desire of social workers to apply modern technologies in social work, which help to discover new work methods and managerial practices in the social services sector. The pursuit of innovation in organizations providing social services ensures a favorable atmosphere for the creativity of employees and service recipients and provides an opportunity for the continuous improvement of employees in the organization.

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The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Development of Social Entrepreneurship: The Case of Tallinn University Social Entrepreneurship Study Program, Estonia

Cited by 10 publications

References 29 publications

Mapping universities-communities partnerships in the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals

Mapping universities-communities partnerships in the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals

Same same, but different…? The emergence of Public Sector Innovation Labs in theory and practice

Prerequisites for the Application of Innovative Methods in Social Service Organizations

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