From concept to reality in implementing the Knowledge Triangle |
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| Authors: | Ellen Sjoer Bente Nørgaard Marc Goossens |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Jaffalaan, 5, 2628 BX Delft, The Netherlands;2. The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN The Hague, The Netherlands;3. Department of Development and Planning, Aalborg Centre for Problem Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability, under the auspices of UNESCO, Aalborg University, Vestre Havnepromenade, 5, 1, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark;4. European Society for Engineers and Industrialists (SEII), Rue d'Egmontstraat, 11, 1000, Brussels, Belgium |
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| Abstract: | The concept of Knowledge Triangle (KT) links together research, education and innovation and replaces the traditional ‘one way’ flow of knowledge, essentially from research to education, by a ‘both ways’ circular motion between all the corners of a triangle that, besides research and education, also includes innovation, the ‘poor relation’ of many universities. What are the main issues – barriers and drivers – and what could be done in order to make the concept of KT a strong reality in engineering education? In this paper, the authors intend to bring some answers by analysing three cases coming from actors operating at the three corners of the KT: students, academic staff and engineers in industry. |
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| Keywords: | Knowledge Triangle role of university engineering education PhD in industry cognitive process innovation |
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