Abstract
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Regional Studies |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Pages | 507-523 |
| ISSN | 0034-3404 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- University–industry
- University quality
- collaboration Geographical proximity
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Exploring the Effect of Geographical Proximity and University Quality on University-Industry Collaboration in the United Kingdom. / Laursen, Keld; Reichstein, Toke; Salter, Ammon.
In: Regional Studies, Vol. 45, No. 4, 2011, p. 507-523.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring the Effect of Geographical Proximity and University Quality on University-Industry Collaboration in the United Kingdom
AU - Laursen,Keld
AU - Reichstein,Toke
AU - Salter,Ammon
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - Exploring the effect of geographical proximity and university quality on university–industry collaboration in the United Kingdom, Regional Studies. This paper concerns the geographical distance between a firm and the universities in its local area. It is argued that firms' decisions to collaborate with universities for innovation are influenced by both geographical proximity to universities and the quality of these universities. The findings show that being located close to a lower-tier university reduces the propensity for firms to collaborate locally, while co-location with top-tier universities promotes collaboration. However, it is also found that if faced with the choice, firms appear to give preference to the research quality of the university partner over geographical closeness. This is particularly true for high-research and development intensive firms.
AB - Exploring the effect of geographical proximity and university quality on university–industry collaboration in the United Kingdom, Regional Studies. This paper concerns the geographical distance between a firm and the universities in its local area. It is argued that firms' decisions to collaborate with universities for innovation are influenced by both geographical proximity to universities and the quality of these universities. The findings show that being located close to a lower-tier university reduces the propensity for firms to collaborate locally, while co-location with top-tier universities promotes collaboration. However, it is also found that if faced with the choice, firms appear to give preference to the research quality of the university partner over geographical closeness. This is particularly true for high-research and development intensive firms.
KW - University–industry
KW - University quality
KW - collaboration Geographical proximity
U2 - 10.1080/00343400903401618
DO - 10.1080/00343400903401618
M3 - Journal article
VL - 45
SP - 507
EP - 523
JO - Regional Studies
T2 - Regional Studies
JF - Regional Studies
SN - 0034-3404
IS - 4
ER -