This special issue of Industry and Higher Education is devoted to a selection of papers and reports from tti2002, an international conference on technology transfer and innovation held at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham, UK in July 2002. In this introductory paper, the author provides the context of the conference, summarizes the presentations given by invited speakers and offers personal reflections on the event.
References
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HendersonB. (2002), ‘Some US initiatives for economic development through university–industry cooperation’, tti 2002: Competing in the Knowledge Economy – Programme and Papers, TCD, Faringdon, Day 2, p 48.
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PachauriR. K. (2002), ‘Technology development and dissemination: Opportunity for poverty alleviation’, tti 2002: Competing in the Knowledge Economy – Programme and Papers, TCD, Faringdon, Day 2, p 5.
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RobsonE. H. (2001) ‘TTI 2000: Introduction and conference overview’, Industry and Higher Education, Vol 15, No 1, February, pp 8–12.
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WallaceI. (2003), ‘Innovation and sustainability and quality of life: A university perspective’, Industry and Higher Education, Vol 17, No 1, February, pp 15–20.
