national research universities

The Role of National Research Universities in Innovative Development of Regions

Innovative development of regions is caused by effective cooperation between state authorities, business, science, which helps to improve the conditions for innovations, and form a regional triple helix. A significant role in the innovation development of the regions is entrusted to the national research Universities, which carry out training of highly skilled personnel and conduct fundamental and applied scientific research. Theoretical analysis. The article determines the characteristic features of regional innovative development and its basis, that is the creation of a new institutional form of scientific and educational activities – a national research University. The hallmarks of the national research Universities are highlighted and actual problems of their development are defined. Results. The proposals, given by the author as the results of the investigation, are the following: to strengthen research work at the Universities; to create conditions for the investigation of teachers, graduate students and students activity, including formation of support centers for academic publications; to develop the infrastructure of innovation activity within national research Universities with the help of a database according to developed technologies; to create the expert-analytical departments and laboratories for quality improvement of research work. Conclusion. Increasing of cooperation between universities, state authorities and business, development of research activity of the universities, training of the teaching staff and students promote regional innovative development.

 Izv. Sarat. Univ. Economics. Management. Law, 2013, vol. 13, iss. 3(1)
The Factors of Interaction and Cooperation of National Research Universities and Regions in the Process of Innovation Development

Introduction. National research universities, created in Russia in 2009 to improve the quality of Russian education, the integration of research and development of innovative economy, play a key role in the generation of new knowledge, a comprehensive transformation of innovations and translate them into real projects with the goal of launching innovation across all business sectors in cooperation with the authorities of the regions. Еmpirical analysis. Presents the results of a study of the opinions of specialists and experts involved in the implementation of the National research universities programs on existing relationships, mutual influence and the factors of interaction between universities, government and business in regional innovation systems. A significant aspect of the research were to factor into account the regional context of the needs and interests of the region in the plans and programs of the university, as well as the study of existing mechanisms of cooperation and active links between universities and representatives of the regional industry and government. Results. Major factors that facilitate or hinder the development of cooperation of regional actors: universities, government and business in regional innovation systems. There have been positive current opportunities National research universities, developed since the implementation of the programme of support to universities, as well as difficulties with the legislative and regulatory regimes and funding issues. Key words: regional innovation development, national research universities, cooperation of the university and the region.

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