University Research Management Meeting the Institutional Challenge


Book Description

This publication sheds light on the issues now facing today’s universities as they confront the increasing pressure to “produce” research to keep the competitive edge.










The Research Mission of the University


Book Description

This volume presents recent scholarship on the changing research mission of the university and on the implications of these changes for the university itself. As these papers make clear the leading nations increasingly view the research mission of the university as a principal component of national innovation policies.










Managing the Research University


Book Description

Managing the Research University provides a comprehensive background and discussion of all major topics encountered routinely in managing the academic research enterprise. It serves as a surrogate mentor by providing advice and guidance on best practices that set the professional standards for academic research management.







Building a Research University


Book Description

Building a Research University: A Guide to Establishing Research in New Universities is a guide for university leaders who aim to manage the switch from being a teaching institution to one that is research-led. Drawing on the author’s own experience leading two different universities, the book covers the importance of research in a modern university, and examines the right balance between teaching and research and the strategies to go through phases of growth and development.