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An exploration of the role and contribution of entrepreneurship centres in UK higher education institutions

Paul Jones Orcid Logo, Gideon Maas, Sascha Kraus, Lester Lloyd Reason

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 205 - 228

Swansea University Author: Paul Jones Orcid Logo

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Abstract

This study evaluates current and future roles of UK entrepreneurship centres (ECs) within Higher Education institutions. Literature suggests current activity in entrepreneurship education is strongly associated with the contribution of ECs. However, ECs experience resource limitations and high stake...

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Published in: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
ISSN: 1462-6004
Published: UK Emerald 2021
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56032
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Abstract: This study evaluates current and future roles of UK entrepreneurship centres (ECs) within Higher Education institutions. Literature suggests current activity in entrepreneurship education is strongly associated with the contribution of ECs. However, ECs experience resource limitations and high stakeholder's expectations, leading to a proliferation of aims, roles and identity issues. The study evaluates five UK EC using evidence from a range of stakeholders within each centre. The study considers the strategic direction of ECs, their aim and roles, resourcing and the leadership role they adopt. The study assesses the role ECs are fulfilling in the promotion of entrepreneurship and the resource constraints limiting future development. The need for EC identity and community contribution are identified as a determinant of success. This study offers novel insight into factors influencing EC behaviour and future strategy, which will be of value for UK HEI and Entrepreneurship educators.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship Centre; Entrepreneurship; University
College: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Issue: 2
Start Page: 205
End Page: 228