Eindhoven University of Technology: to "embrace and exemplify the 4^th generation university model"

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), located in the Netherlands, wants to "embrace and exemplify the fourth generation university model", according to a report published on 23/04/2024. The document aims to provide insights into the transition to the fourth generation university model, offering an initial framework for comparative analysis with peer institutions.

To do so, the report assesses the development of TU/e as a fourth generation university using quantitative measures, "highlighting the transformative role of TU/e in fostering innovation ecosystems and societal development in the Eindhoven area".

Elsevier and the Eindhoven University of Technology partnered to produce this report, titled "Towards the fourth generation university: The transformative role of TU/e in delivering innovation and impact in the Eindhoven region".

"This report serves as an invitation for further collaboration with technical universities, for which a core mission is nurturing local innovation and knowledge ecosystems", says the university.

"The ultimate goal of this report is to jointly…