We study the effects of public evaluation of university research on the pay structures of academic departments. A simple model of university pay determination shows how the pay-performance relationship can be explained by the incentives inherent in the research evaluation process. We then...

This paper examines the dynamic interlinkages between the two pillars of ambidexterity in universities, research and knowledge transfer. We propose a theoretical model linking these two pillars at the organisational level. The model is tested using the longitudinal HE-BCI survey data juxtaposed...

With the aid of a geographical information system, our paper constructs a three stage least squares simultaneous equation model to investigate the interrelationships between the interregional flows of human capital, and the innovation dynamism of a region. In order to do this, we model the...

This report focusses on the use of formal intellectual property rights (IPRs) and “soft IP” as the new ideas and creative expressions developed by academic researchers are put into use. It carries out a theoretical and empirical investigation of the analytical framework developed by SABIP on...

University spin-outs have been receivingprominent attention as a means ofuniversity research commercialization.This preliminary assessment sought to determine the significance of thereported numbers of university spin-outs and the weight that should be put ontheir interpretation. Also considered...

The government policies regarding technology transfer within the United Kingdom have been understudied when compared to those of the United States.The effectiveness of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 is discussed, including the positive effect it has had on U.S. universities and the U.S. economy.Also...