Over the course of the last decade, increasing political emphasis has been placed on the 'third role' of universities and universities of applied sciences in German higher education policy, i.e. to these institutions socio-economic contribution their regional environment. Against this background...

Over the course of the last decade, increasing political emphasis has been placed on the "third role" of universities and universities of applied sciences in German higher education policy, i.e. to these institutions socio-economic contribution their regional environment. Against this background...

This study is the first approach to integrate a broad concept of regionally-oriented activities with a multi-dimensional perspective on influences on scientists' decisions between those. In doing so, it aims to advance the discussion on the role played by universities within their local...