A public university's conversion to an entrepreneurial
university involves a thorough reassessment of the institution's identity,
mission, and social value; it goes beyond simple academic or administrative
change. Using Kyambogo University as a live case study of institutional renewal
and innovation in Ugandan higher education, this book offers a thorough
examination of this transformational path.
The idea that the university should become a proactive force
for change, a place where knowledge is created and used to address pressing
societal issues, lies at the heart of this book. By fusing teaching, research,
community engagement and innovation in ways that have an impact on society,
culture, and the economy, the entrepreneurial university exemplifies this idea.
The OECD and European Commission created the HEInnovate
framework, which outlines eight interconnected characteristics of an
entrepreneurial university and serves as the foundation for the book. A
conceptual and practical roadmap for entrepreneurial university assessment and
reform is offered by these factors.
Leadership and Governance: This section looks at how entrepreneurship
can be ingrained throughout the university through strategic direction,
visionary leadership, and supportive governance frameworks.
Organisational Capacity, People, and Incentives: This
section examines how to match financial, human, and infrastructure resources to
sustain entrepreneurial endeavours.
Entrepreneurial Teaching and Learning: Talks about
innovative teaching strategies that promote creativity, problem-solving,
critical thinking and hands-on learning.
Preparing and Supporting Entrepreneurs: This section focuses
on the institutional ecosystems that provide funding, mentoring, and incubation
to student and staff entrepreneurs.
Digital Transformation and Capability: Examines how digital
tools may improve teaching, creativity, and teamwork both inside and outside of
academic institutions.
Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration: Discusses the value of
collaborations with communities, businesses, industries and the government in
order to jointly create knowledge and innovations.
The Internationalised Institution: Examines how
international collaborations and mobility might enhance the entrepreneurial
environment.
Measuring Impact: Highlights the necessity of conducting an
evidence-based assessment of institutional performance and entrepreneurial
outcomes and impact.
In order to analyse Kyambogo University's preparedness,
obstacles, and strategic routes towards becoming an entrepreneurial public
university, each chapter of the book expands on these dimensions. To assist
university administrators, policy makers, and educators in putting comparable
reforms into practice in different settings, real-world examples, analysis, and
suggestions are offered.
The research indicated that Kyambogo University is moving
forward in its journey to establish itself as an entrepreneurial institution,
showing enhanced recognition and involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship
programs. Nevertheless, there are still shortcomings in the institutional
culture, financial support, collaboration with industries, and systems that
assist both students and staff.
In order to tackle these issues, the research suggests
implementing a comprehensive entrepreneurial strategy across the university,
bolstering capacity development and innovation centres, improving collaborations
with industry, offering internal financial support for start-ups, and
integrating entrepreneurship throughout all academic programs. These actions
will assist Kyambogo University in completely fulfilling its vision as an
entrepreneurial institution.
In the end, this book aims to respond to three basic
questions:
In a world that is changing quickly, how can a public
institution reinvent itself to remain relevant?
What mindsets and institutional frameworks are necessary to
support entrepreneurship and innovation?
How can universities in Uganda and throughout Africa use
entrepreneurship to make a significant contribution to sustainable national
development?
Author(s) Details
Jacob L. Oyugi
School of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kyambogo University, P.O. Box 1,
Kyambogo, Uganda.
Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-88417-43-3
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