The relationship between Education and the Labour Market - The cooperation between Higher Education and Business NOKUT, Oslo, 7 November 2013

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1 The relationship between Education and the Labour Market - The cooperation between Higher Education and Business NOKUT, Oslo, 7 November 2013 Peter BAUR, DG EAC European Commission

2 Europe 2020 Strategy 7 flagship initiatives: Smart Growth Sustainable Growth Inclusive Growth Innovation «Innovation Union» Climate, energy and mobility «Resource efficient Europe» Employment and skills «Agenda for new skills and jobs Education and employment «Youth on the move» Digital society «A digital agenda for Europe» Competitiveness «An industrial policy for the globalisation era» Fighting poverty «European platform against poverty»

3 «Higher education is a major driver for social and economic development and for innovation in an increasingly knowledge-driven world (Budapest-Vienna Declaration, 12 March 2010) «all students and staff of higher education institutions should be equipped to respond to the changing demands of the fast evolving society» «HE should equip students with the advanced knowledge, skills and competences they need throughout their professional life» (Ministerial Meeting in Leuven and Louvain-la-Neuve, April 2009)

4 Agendas/ expectations of HE Widening participation/access Sector Skills Employability LLL Societal Economic growth Competitiveness Knowledge Transfer Innovation Teaching Graduates and post graduates High education targets Learning programmes Intellectual capital Academic research International research base New knowledge World Class Knowledge Base Research Academic Dr. M. Wedgwood, Manchester Metropolitan University

5 Higher education Issues and challenges Lack of innovation Employability (skills mismatch) High dropout rates

6 Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Higher Education and Business

7 Universities: Engines of regional Innovation?

8 Analysis of 4 former E. German regions Rostock region Pop University of Rostock - 1 Max Planck Institute - 2 Fraunhofer Institutes - 4 Leibnitz Institutes Halle region Pop Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg - UAS Merseburg - 3 Max Planck Institutes - 1 Fraunhofer Institute - 3 Leibnitz Institutes Jena region Pop Friedrich-Schiller University Jena - UAS Jena - 3 Max Planck Institutes - 2 Fraunhofer Institutes - 4 Leibnitz Institutes Dresden region Pop Dresden University of Technology - UAS Dresden - 3 Max Planck Institute - 11 Fraunhofer Institutes - 5 Leibnitz Institutes

9 Innovation networks Innovation is intensely interconnected, e.g. analysis of patent network Jena region ( city of light ) 9

10 Innovation networks Innovation is intensely interconnected, e.g. analysis of patent network Dresden region ( silicon saxony ) 10

11 Innovation networks Innovation is intensely interconnected, e.g. analysis of patent network Halle region (former key node in chemical ind.) 11

12 Innovation networks Innovation is intensely interconnected, e.g. analysis of patent network Rostock region (former key node in shipbuilding) 12

13 Innovation networks HEI are key nodes in innovation networks, providing a high innovation potential Innovation is most effective if intense cooperation networks with complementary expertise are active. Indicators for innovation in regional perspective (average) Dresden Jena Halle Rostock Eastern Germany Western Germany Percentage of employees in R&D intensive industries ( ) Patents applied for by industries, per employees ( ) Patents applied for by industries, per engineers & natural scientists 10,6 9,7 6,4 2,7 7,1 15,6 8,5 6,6 4,6 1,9 3,8 15,7 20,1 21,6 13,9 6,0 12,8 52,4 Source: Statistik der sozialversicherungspflichtig Beschäftigten; Patentstatistik 13

14 14 Knowledge Triangle: Innovation through cooperation Higher Education Research Business

15 EU body Created in 2008 with three missions: 1. Increase European sustainable growth and competitiveness 2. Reinforce the innovation capacity of the EU 3. Create the entrepreneurs of tomorrow

16 16 Knowledge Triangle: Innovation through cooperation Higher Education Research Business

17 EIT a genuine added value Overcoming fragmentation via world-class long-term integrated partnerships Adding value to the existing research base, by accelerating the take-up and exploitation of technologies and research outcomes Integrating education and entrepreneurship with research and innovation Nurturing Europe's main innovation asset: its highly talented people Operating according to business logic and a results-oriented approach Leveraging investment, notably private funding

18 What are the KICs? Knowledge and Innovation Communities highly integrated, creative and excellence-driven autonomous long-term partnerships internationally distributed but thematically convergent partners driven by societal challenges and fostering the emergence of entrepreneurs KICs offer flexibility, continuity and autonomy The co-location model: each KIC consists of 5-6 world class innovation hotspots building and leveraging on existing European capacities.

19 What are the KICs? Three KICs were launched in 2010: Climate change mitigation and adaptation Information and Communication Technologies Sustainable energies

20 EIT and CROSS-KIC AGENDAS EDUCATION Promoting excellent education for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship by high quality EIT labelled degree programmes, fostering a vibrant EIT student & alumni community WORLD-CLASS INNOVATION Developing innovative ecosystems to create and grow world-class, breakthrough innovations by exploiting KIC synergies and complementarities at European level ENTREPRENEURSHIP Promoting a risk taking mindset and culture by creating more favourable environments for passionate entrepreneurial talent and entrepreneurship driven innovation to flourish

21 Future KIC themes (proposed) 1 st wave: 2014 Innovation for healthy living and active ageing Raw materials sustainable exploration, extraction, processing and recycling 2 nd wave: 2016 Food4Future - sustainable supply chain from resources to consumers Added-value manufacturing 3 rd wave: 2018 Urban mobility

22 Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit among Researchers Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Research Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) & Innovative Training Networks (ITN)

23 23 Knowledge Triangle: Innovation through cooperation Higher Education Research Business

24 MSCA Objective Main objective Ensure the optimum development and dynamic use of Europe s intellectual capital in order to generate new skills and innovation Rationale Encourage new, creative types of training Identify excellent talents in research and innovation in international competition Make best researchers in Europe and the world work together across countries, sectors and disciplines Create a whole new mind-set in Europe, crucial for entrepreneurship and innovation Education and Culture

25 Education and Culture MSCA Features Excellence Research Careers Training Networking

26 MSCA in Horizon 2020 Innovative Training Networks ITN Training Networks, European Industrial Doctorates, Joint Doctorates Individual Fellowships IF Support for experienced researchers undertaking international and inter-sector mobility Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Co-funding of programmes RISE COFUND International and inter-sector cooperation through the exchange of staff Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes: - doctoral programmes - fellowship programmes Education and Culture

27 MSCA Conclusion MSCA will continue to support and enhance academia/non-academia interactions with its bottomup approach and to foster human capital for the years to come. Marie Curie Actions Website: Marie Curie Actions on Facebook: Education and Culture

28 28 Cooperation between Higher Education and Business: Higher Education Research Business

29 Cooperation between Higher Education and Business: University-Business Forum provide a platform for a structured dialogue between the stakeholders allow for exchange, discussion, sharing of good practice and mutual learning

30 U-B Forums Name of the forum Date Location 1 st European Forum on cooperation between higher education and the Business Community 28/29 Feb Brussels (BE) Thematic Forum: 'Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning' Thematic Forum: 'Curriculum development and entrepreneurship' 2 nd European Forum on Cooperation between Higher Education and the Business Community Thematic Forum: 'New Skills for New Jobs The role of Higher Education Institutions and Business Co-operation' Thematic Forum: From the Crisis to Recovery - the Role of Higher Education Institutions and Business Co-operation 3 rd European University-Business Forum: University-Business Cooperation for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth 30 June 2008 Brussels (BE) 30/31 Oct Tenerife (ES) 5/6 Feb Brussels (BE) 22/23 Oct Dublin (IE) 2/3 Feb Brno (CZ) 4/5 May 2010 Brussels (BE) 4 th European University-Business Forum: University-Business Cooperation: A strategic partnership to deliver Europe /23 March 2011 Brussels (BE) Thematic Forum: Innovating together Partnerships for an Entrepreneurial Europe 21/22 Nov Enschede (NL) Thematic Forum: Excellence through diversity 16 Nov Paris (FR) 5 th 30 European University-Business Forum: Strategic partnerships for Innovation and Growth 5/6 June 2013 Brussels (BE)

31 UB Forums Examples of topics addressed: Governance and Leadership Curriculum design and delivery New teaching and learning methods Mobility Entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial attitude and mindsets; entrepreneurial organisations

32 A Knowledge Alliance is a structured partnership - business and HE Active 2-way knowledge exchange Innovation in teaching, learning and professional development promoting entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial mindsets generating ideas and interdisciplinarity through cooperation societal and economic relevance and outreach benefits for all parties involved

33 Focus on Partnership solid commitment from all partners, balance of business & HE involvement Innovation in HEI, in business, in people, in policy Long term impact fostering new attitudes towards University-Business Cooperation in all sectors and changing behaviour

34 Pilots: 1st Pilot call 2011; 1 million 18 months long 94 applications covering all 27 MS 3 selected 2 nd Pilot call 2012 Same budget/duration 103 applications 3 selected

35 CIAKL - Cinema and Industry Alliance for Knowledge & Teaching EUEN - European University Enterprise Network KNOWFACT - European Teaching Factory Paradigm in Manufacturing Education E-NSPIRATION - Energy Innovative Training programme EDUCCKATE - Education Cultural & Creative Knowledge Alliance for Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs EURL3A - European Real Life Learning Lab Alliance

36 Example of a Knowledge Alliance (pilot call 2011) Teaching Factory in Manufacturing Education University of Patras, Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation 36

37 Erasmus + A streamlined architecture and three key actions Current Programmes One integrated Programme Lifelong Learning Programme Grundtvig Erasmus Leonardo Comenius International higher Education programmes: Erasmus Mundus bilateral Programmes Tempus Edulink Alfa Youth in Action 1. Learning Erasmus + actions mobility of individuals 2. Cooperation for innovation and best practices Plus Specific Actions: 3. Support for policy reform Jean Monet Sport

38 Erasmus + The actions cover: 1. Learning mobility of individuals Staff mobility, in particular for teachers, trainers, school leaders and youth workers Mobility for higher education student, vocational education and training students Master degree scheme 2. Cooperation for innovation and best practices Strategic partnerships between youth organisations and other relevant actors Large-scale partnerships between education and training establishments and business IT-Platforms 3. Support for policy reform Open method of Coordination EU tools: valorisation and implementation Policy dialogue with stakeholders, third countries and international organisations Volunteering and youth exchanges Cooperation with third countries Education and Culture

39 39 Knowledge Alliances Objectives Develop innovative ways of teaching, learning and governance Stimulate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial competence of students, academics and company staff Strengthen the flow and exchange of information and knowledge Stimulate the co-creation of knowledge Stimulate the cooperation between higher education institutions and companies

40 Knowledge Alliances Activities - A consistent and comprehensive set of activities Development and implemetation of new learning and teaching methods Develop and deliver new and innovative study programmes Organisation of continuing educational programmes and activities with and within companies Schemes of transversals skills' learning in cooperation with enterprises Entrepreneurship education in any discipline Study field related activities which are embedded in curricula Exchange of students, researchers, teaching and company staff Etc. 40

41 Knowledge Alliances Main funding rules Budget: 175 Mio (Commission proposal) Grant between 500K 1 M 2 3 years Max 75% co-funding of eligible costs (use of unit costs under analysis) Target: Up to 200 Knowledge Alliances by 2020 Getting 20 % of all European HEI involved in universitybusiness cooperation 41

42 Important factors in industry-university relations Trust Respect Common interest Commitment Trust

43 University Business Cooperation: