Позитивные изменения. Том 3, № 3 (2023). Positive changes. Volume 3, Issue 3 (2023)
- Автор: Редакция журнала «Позитивные изменения»
- Жанр: Научная литература / Газеты и журналы
- Дата выхода: 2023
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TREND 4: THE GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION — INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Researchers acknowledge significant shifts in higher education, especially within an ever-evolving socio-economic context. One major trend is the transition from the traditional university model to an entrepreneurial one that places emphasis on nurturing entrepreneurial skills and capabilities in students. Such university activities may encompass the creation of programs and courses aimed at preparing future entrepreneurs and innovators, establishing incubation centers to support startups, and organizing events to cultivate entrepreneurial skills and innovative thinking (Yurevich, 2021; Afanasyeva, 2021; Shapovalov, Igropulo, Arutyunyan & Minkina, 2021; Novikova, 2022; Namkhanova, 2022).
A key hallmark of entrepreneurial universities is their active engagement with external resources, including financial, intellectual, commercial assets, as well as practical initiatives. An integral facet of this trend is the formulation of a marketing strategy based on the university’s third mission, which includes developing strategies to attract students, collaborating with the business community and government agencies, partnering with innovative startups, and fostering an environment conducive to entrepreneurial ventures within the university (Leukhova & Korchagina, 2021; Bondarenko, 2022; Pervukhina, 2022).
Several studies have delved into additional university objectives, such as innovative mentoring practices and cultivating students’ competencies in social entrepreneurship, among others (Pastukhova, Lepiavsky, Perepelkin & Fomin, 2021).
To better meet the needs of society and the job market, universities must rethink traditional practices and methods. However, even amid transformation, it remains crucial to uphold academic standards and principles ensuring the quality and reliability of education, including academic integrity, ethical considerations, and the protection of academic freedom.
In essence, global trends and transformations in higher education reflect a commitment to adapting to contemporary challenges and societal needs, thereby creating a more dynamic, flexible, and socially oriented educational system.
