Universität Wien

240051 VO+UE VM3 / VM2 - A global view on Research, Technology Development and Innovation (2022W)

'Technoglobalisation'

Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Unfortunately, the date on 22.10.2022 cannot be held. Instead, the course will take place on 17.12.2022.

  • Saturday 15.10. 10:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Saturday 22.10. 10:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Saturday 12.11. 10:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Saturday 19.11. 10:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Saturday 26.11. 10:00 - 13:30 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Saturday 03.12. 10:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Graduates of the course will
1) understand the contribution and role of science, technology and innovation for economic growth and development based on a critical examination of basic theories;
2) critically reflect on the unequal global distribution of research and technological development, its conditions of emergence and implementation as well as approaches to overcome existing R&D and innovation disparities, illustrated by so-called 'catching-up' examples; and
3) get to know and critically discuss the objectives and instruments of R&D policy as well as the discussion about the significance and role of research, technology development and innovation for a resilient and sustainable socio-economic development and transformation.

The course content includes:
- Presentation of the relationship between science, research, technology development, innovation and economic growth.
- Discussion of the role and contribution of science, research and technology for societal and economic change (incl. the current transformation discourse)
- Explain the relationship between the innovation economy and development and development policy (incl. the importance of absorptive capacity and the discussion of 'brain drain' and 'brain circulation'; technological and economic development paths and development disruptions; 'catching-up')
- Rationale, governance and institutionalisation of state research and technology policy (incl. market failures and state failures as well as global challenges) and instruments of modern research and technology policy
- Description and discussion of the internationalisation of academic and entrepreneurial R&D (including the example of Covid-19 research).

Lecture by the course instructor, reading and processing of specialised literature (especially journal articles) by the students, handling of work assignments and discussion as well as presentations by the students.

Assessment and permitted materials

The performance assessment consists of a presentation, seminar paper and your contributions to the discussion.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirement is an approx. 20-minute presentation on a scientific paper that fits the content of the course in German or English (article will be given), a critical written review of one of the chapters of the 'Handbook of Innovation Systems and Developing Countries - Building Domestic Capabilities in a Global Setting' in an appealing language form (German or English) and contributions to the discussion, for which attendance at the course is required.

Examination topics

A selection from the literature, which is still to be agreed in detail - depending on the number of participants and their interests. In any case, the following material seems to be a priority:
Archibugi, D. and Michie, J. (1995). The globalisation of technology: a new taxonomy. Cambridge Journal of Economics, 19, 121-140.

European Commission (2021): Communication of the European Commission on the Global Approach to Research and Innovation, 18.5.2021

Kuhlmann, S. and Ordóñez-Matamoros, G. (2017): Introduction. In: Research Handbook on Innovation Governance for Emerging Countries. Edward Elgar Publishing

Nelson, R. R. (1959): The simple economics of basic scientific research. Journal of Political Economy, LXVII (3), June, pp 297-306.

Schot, J. and Steinmüller, E. W. (2018): Three frames for innovation policy: R&D, systems of innovation and transformative change. Research Policy, 47, 1554-1567.

Schuch, K. (2017): Techno-Globalization and Innovation In: Springer Encyclopaedia on Creativity, Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-6616-1_336-2

Schuch, K. Gustafsson, G., Boekholt, P. and Könnölä, T. (2020): International R&I cooperation policies revisited: sustainable challenges and new developments. DG R&I Policy Support Facility; European Commission - Directorate-General for Research and Innovation; Printed by the Publications Office of the European Union. ISBN 978-92-76-17437-0; doi: 10.2777/368726

Reading list

Arbeitsgruppe 7a der FTI-Task Force “Internationalisierung und FTI-Außenpolitik”(2013): Beyond Europe. Internationalisierung in Forschung, Technologie und Innovation. Strategiepapier und Aktionsplan. Wien: BMVIT und BMWF.

Athurkorala, P-C.and Kohpaiboon, A. (2010): Globalization of R&D by US-based multinational enterprises, Research Policy, 39, 1335-1347.

Audretsch, D. B. (1998): Agglomeration and the Location of Innovative Activity, Oxford Review of Economic Policy, 14, 18-29.

Boekholt, P., Cunningham, P., Edler, J., Flanagan, K. (2009): Drivers of International Collaboration in Research. Synthesis Report to the EU Commission. Technopolis and Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, April 2009.

Cohen, W. M. and Levinthal, D. A. (1990): Absorptive Capacity: A New Perspective on Learning and Innovation, Administrative Science Quarterly, 35, March, 128-152.

Dachs, B., Hanzl-Weiss, D., Hunya, G., Foster, N., Kampik, F. et al. (2012). Internationalisation of business investments in R&D and analysis of their economic impact. Final Report to DG Industry, European Commission, Brussels.

Edler, J. (2008). Creative internationalization: Widening the perspectives on analysis and policy regarding beneficial international R&D activities. Journal of Technology Transfer, 4, 337-352.

Fink, T. and Kaldewey, D. (2018): The new production of legitimacy: STI policy discourses beyond the great metaphor. Research Policy Volume 47, Issue 1, February 2018, Pages 14-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2017.09.008

French EU Council Presidency (2022): Marseille Declaration on International Cooperation in Research and Innovation (R&I)

Geels, F. W. (2011): The multi-level perspective on sustainability transitions: Responses to seven criticisms. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions 1 (2011) 24–40

Guimón, J. (2011): Policies to benefit from the globalization of corporate R&D: an exploratory study for EU countries. Technovation, 31, 77-86.

Kuhlmann, S. and Ordóñez-Matamoros, G. (2017): Research Handbook on Innovation Governance for Emerging Countries. Edward Elgar Publishing.

Lundvall, B-A. (1992): Introduction. In: Lundvall, B.-A (ed): National Systems of Innovation: Towards a Theory of Innovation and Interactive Learning, Chapter 1, London: Pinter Publishers, 1-19

Lundvall, B-A, Joseph K-J., Chaminade, C. and Vang, J. (2009): Handbook of Innovation Systems and Developing Countries - Building Domestic Capabilities in a Global Setting, Edward Elgar Publishing.

OECD (2012): International Co-operation in Science, Technology and Innovation: Meeting Global Challenges Through Better Governance.

SFIC (2021a): Working Paper. SFIC Opinion on the European Commission Communication „Global approach to research and innovation - Europe's strategy for international cooperation in a changing world”. 23.9.2021

SFIC (2021b): SFIC Opinion on the implementation of the Bonn Declaration on Freedom of Scientific Research in International Cooperation in Research and Innovation. 13.7.2021

Association in the course directory

VM3 / VM1

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