Universities are increasingly expected to be at the heart of networked structures contributing to society in meaningful and measurable ways through research, the teaching and development of experts, and knowledge innovation. While there is nothing new in universities' links with industry, what...

pt. 1. Introduction : exchange of knowledge and the building of networks -- pt. 2. Islands of innovation and networks of innovative regional labour markets -- pt. 3. How to connect with mobile innovative competences : the role of appropriate innovative labour markets -- pt. 4. Conclusions.