Unesco 2010 international handbook of universities

It provides detailed investigations on various knowledge transfer mechanisms to help understand the diverse ways through which ideas and intellectual property can flow between universities and businesses.

Detailed case studies from three continents Europe, Asia, and America demonstrate the highly contextual nature of the interactions between academia, industry and government. Handbook of Universities and Regional Development. International Handbook of Universities Handbook of Universities. The International Handbook of Universities was first published in in response to the growing demand for authoritative information about higher education institutions.

It has grown considerably over the years in both the quantity and quality of entries, and includes higher education institutions that offer at least a 4-year degree or a 4-year professional diploma. It is published every year. The latest edition - the 29th edition - was released in eformat and in print in December EN FR. The unique database providing authoritative information on higher education systems, credentials and institutions worldwide The World Higher Education Database WHED is the IAU unique online reference portal that provides authoritative information on some 19, accredited higher education institutions as well as on higher education systems and credentials in countries and territories.

National higher education structure Quality assurance systems Governing bodies Credentials and admission criteria How is data collected? The IAU obtains its information from national higher education authorities, governmental agencies and national academic bodies. Who uses the WHED?

Some TVET experts explore the prospects and challenges in each of these areas from diverse perspectives. The authors are from developed and developing countries, UN agencies, universities, national and international research centres, training institutions, national and international statistical offices and ministries of education.

Written for researchers, practitioners, policy-makers in vocational education, professional development, adult education and lifelong learning.