This special issue delves into the transformative potential of social innovation, particularly within the evolving landscape of university engagement. It navigates through the complexities of contemporary global challenges, emphasizing the inadequacies of conventional state and market-led solutions. The collection advocates for a reimagined role for universities, focusing on their capacity to drive social change and innovation. Through a series of case studies and theoretical analyses, the papers explore the multifaceted nature of social innovation and its intersection with academia, underscoring the need for universities to redefine their third mission, embracing a more inclusive and socially conscious approach. Highlighting collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs and informal enterprises, the issue delineates pathways for universities to become catalysts for societal transformation. Finally, it positions universities as key actors in the pursuit of sustainable and inclusive development, offering insights and strategies for future research and practice in the field of social innovation.

Introduction to the special issue on universities and social innovation / Göransson, Bo; Donati, Letizia; Wigren-Kristoferson, Caroline. - In: TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE. - ISSN 0040-1625. - ELETTRONICO. - 173:(2021), pp. 0-0. [10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121186]

Introduction to the special issue on universities and social innovation

Donati, Letizia;
2021

Abstract

This special issue delves into the transformative potential of social innovation, particularly within the evolving landscape of university engagement. It navigates through the complexities of contemporary global challenges, emphasizing the inadequacies of conventional state and market-led solutions. The collection advocates for a reimagined role for universities, focusing on their capacity to drive social change and innovation. Through a series of case studies and theoretical analyses, the papers explore the multifaceted nature of social innovation and its intersection with academia, underscoring the need for universities to redefine their third mission, embracing a more inclusive and socially conscious approach. Highlighting collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs and informal enterprises, the issue delineates pathways for universities to become catalysts for societal transformation. Finally, it positions universities as key actors in the pursuit of sustainable and inclusive development, offering insights and strategies for future research and practice in the field of social innovation.
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