Conference on 'Innovation Systems and the New role of Universities' (COSINUS)
5 - 6 September 2011
New extended abstract submission date:
26 August 2011
An interdisciplinary conference to be hosted by the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
Conference theme
Capacity building & management and support of universities for Innovation and sustainable development
Introduction
The 21st Century is witnessing an increased drive for universities to play a crucial role in the development of the knowledge economy. This is in keeping with the growing pressure on countries, both developed and developing, to adjust to the rapid pace of globalisation through initiatives promoting innovation and competitiveness as a pathway for sustainable competitiveness.
The conference addresses this global concern by focusing on issues relating to capacity building in and management and support of higher education institutions in ways that would enhance the wellbeing of society, the competitiveness of the economy and the sustainability of the environment with respect to specific country circumstances. The aim is unravel the unique role of universities in innovation systems both in theory and in practice and identify in this context their social and economic impacts at macro (national/regional), meso (institutional) and micro (individual enterprise) levels.
The Conference will provide a forum for knowledge exchange and knowledge sharing among stakeholders in higher education, including academics, university/college management personnel, planners and policy makers, and funding agencies. It will also showcase, through research findings, best practice in the orientation and management of higher education institutions as principal agents of knowledge production, research and development, and innovation.
Registration
To book your place on the COSINUS conference please visit the online store.
Cancellation and refund policy
If you wish to cancel your place on the conference no refund can be made if cancellation is later than 19 August 2011 due to commitments on costs.
COSINUS Links
- COSINUS homepage
- Preliminary programme
- List of accepted abstracts (to date)
- Proceedings & Publication Plan
- Scientific & Steering Committee information
- Call for papers
Conference fee:
£175.00
Cancellation and refund policy
Venue:
Ramada Bristol City
Redcliffe Way
Bristol BS1 6NJ
Tel: 0844 815 9100
Directions
and location
To
book a room at the conference rate of £85.00 please email your
details, the name of the conference and the conference rate
to
csales.bristol@ramadajarvis.co.uk
Alternative Accommodation:
For alternative accommodation please see the Visit Bristol website
Important Dates:
Submission of Extended
Abstracts:
26 August 2011
Submission of Full Papers:
(for
inclusion in publication on the website, proceedings, book and
special issues):
26 August 2011.
Please forward all submissions to: cosinus@uwe.ac.uk
Chair:
Prof.
Mohammed Saad
Bristol Business School
Organising Committee:
Prof. John Kirkland:
Assoc. of Commonwealth
Universities
Dr Girma Zawdie
University of
Strathclyde
Dr Surya Mahdi
Surya.mahdi@uwe.ac.uk
Bristol Business School
Contact
cosinus@uwe.ac.uk
Page last updated 14 September 2011