Forums for Dialogue between University and Industry: A Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Padua, Italy

Autor/inn/en	Nyerere, Jackline; Friso, Valeria
Titel	Forums for Dialogue between University and Industry: A Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Padua, Italy
Quelle	In: European Journal of Training and Development, 37 (2013) 7, S.662-677 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2046-9012
DOI	10.1108/EJTD-10-2012-0060
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Universities; Industry; School Business Relationship; Partnerships in Education; Case Studies; Interviews; Questionnaires; Professional Associations; Alumni Associations; Student Participation; Distance Education; Consultants; Entrepreneurship; Undergraduate Students; Student Placement; Educational Research; Research Projects; Supply and Demand; College Graduates; Labor Market; Sustainable Development; Comparative Education; Corporate Education; Kenya; Italy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; University; Universität; Industrie; Hochschulpartnerschaft; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Fragebogen; Absolventenbetreuung; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Consultant; Berater; Unternehmungsgeist; Schülerpraktikum; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Forschungsvorhaben; Bedarfsplanung; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Labour market; Arbeitsmarkt; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Vergleichende Erziehungswissenschaft; Kenia; Italien
Abstract	Purpose: This paper aims to analyse comparatively the existing partnerships between the University of Padua and the enterprises in Veneto region, Italy, on one hand and Kenyatta University and industries in Kenya on the other. Design/methodology/approach: This was a case study of the University of Padua in Veneto Region, Italy, and Kenyatta University in Kenya. Data were collected through interviews with university leaders, a questionnaire with both close and open-ended questions for Heads and Department and Deans of Faculty as well as a close and open ended questionnaire for industry representatives. Findings: In comparison, the University of Padua has more forums and platforms through which dialogue with the industry stakeholders is enhanced, with associations like confindustria, the PARIMUN project, the Master association in addition to the alumni association, regular students' attachments and the distance learning programme. In Kenya on the other hand, Kenyatta University has partnerships through the provision of distance learning programmes, alumni associations, consultancies, incubation units and undergraduate course placements for select faculties. Practical implications: The main implication of the study is that there are many avenues through which university industry partnerships can be enhanced. These range from joint research projects between university and industry, industry input in university course implementations and feedback the supply and demand of graduates in the job market. Originality/value: The findings of this study are important to the government, university and industry stakeholders in Kenya in that they provide information on the possible forums for collaborations and the importance of these forums in provision of relevant higher education that can aid sustainable development. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01