Research, Development, and Innovation in Asia Pacific Higher Education critically examines recent policies and practices adopted by governments and universities in Asia Pacific in promoting research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities between the universities, industry and business. Critical reflections upon the changing relationship among these stakeholders are offered, with comparative perspectives and international insights into how universities in Asia Pacific have handled the growing pressure for top university rankings and keen competition in the knowledge-based economy.
Author Biography:
Annette Gough, School of Education, RMIT University, Australia
Stewart Sutin, Institute for International Studies in Education, University of Pittsburgh, USA
Po-fen Tai, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
Mario Letelier, University of Santiago, Chile
Deane Neubauer, University of Hawaii, Manoa, USA
Sheng-Ju Chan, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
Robert W. Franco, Kapiolani Community College, University of Hawaii, USA
Chang Da Wan, National Higher Education Research Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Molly Lee, former UNESCO Educational Program Specialist
Prompilai Buasuwan, Kasetsart University, Thailand
William Yat Wai Lo, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
Su-Yan Pan, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
Bordin Rassameethes, Kasetsart University, Thailand
María José Sandoval, University of Santiago, Chile