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Grin, Georges-A. – Higher Education in Europe, 1983
The relationships between industry and higher education in Switzerland, involving two federal polytechnics and financed directly by the government, are described, including characteristics and intensity of the relationships, training, consultation and other services, exchange agreements, and the issue of patents. The two specific polytechnic…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Institutional Cooperation

Vroeijenstijn, A. I. – Higher Education in Europe, 1983
The evolution of the role of research and development units in Netherlands higher education in the last two decades is discussed in the context of its tasks, organization, and position in the university hierarchy; dissemination of research results; cooperation with other units and researchers; and the field of study. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Educational Change, Educational Research, Foreign Countries

Melchiori, Gerlinda S. – Higher Education in Europe, 1983
Trends in cooperation between higher education institutions and industry are outlined, including incentives to schools and industry, mutually perceived barriers to more and better partnerships, and barriers as perceived separately by institutions and industry. Five specific recommendations for improving the relationships are provided. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Accountability, Administrative Problems, Coordination