Even if in most countries non-university higher education institutions did not have originally a research mandate, it is well known that in most cases these institutions have progressively developed research activities and, at least in some countries, the State now has recognized the research role of these institutions and provided support and funding. Moreover, in many countries the role of research in polytechnics, fachhochschulen, hogescholen, university colleges, etc is on the political agenda. Despite the importance of the issue, there are very few in-depth studies of research in the...
Even if in most countries non-university higher education institutions did not have originally a research mandate, it is well known that in most ca...
