Fostering collaboration between universities regarding regional sustainability initiatives – the University of Maribor |
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| Authors: | Rebeka Lukman Damjan Krajnc Peter Glavič |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Institute of Ethics and Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research, Faculty Sustainability, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Scharnhorststr. 1, D-21335, Lüneburg, Germany;2. SPROUT Lab, Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada;3. Center for Global Sustainability and Cultural Transformation, Leuphana University Lüneburg & School of Sustainability, Arizona State University, Scharnhorstr. 1, D-21335, Lüneburg, Germany;4. School of Sustainability, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-5502, USA;5. Centre for Methods, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Scharnhorstr. 1, D-21335, Lüneburg, Germany;6. Institute of Ecology, Faculty of Sustainability, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Scharnhorstr. 1, D-21335 Lüneburg, Germany;7. School of Life Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-5502, USA;8. School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-5502, USA;1. Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia;2. College of Business and Administration, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| Abstract: | This paper presents the current position and role of the University of Maribor (UM) in linking stakeholders, in order to achieve sustainable regional development. A strategic approach is proposed for facilitating collaboration of the UM with regional development agencies, the local community and industry, based on collaborative learning and development. Furthermore, elements contributing to a successful learning partnership are identified together with the barriers. The results show that regional stakeholders (university, municipality, NGOs, and companies) are commonly engaged in a sustainable regional development, but their activities are not sufficiently linked. The strategic approach, and collaborative learning have led to many on-going SD projects within the University of Maribor. Room for improvement exists, regarding external university collaboration, especially in the fields of research, knowledge transfer, technological development, dissemination of information, education, and innovations. |
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