Building University Innovation Ecosystems: The Role of Work Integrated Learning as a Core Element in the UniversityIndustry Nexus

Universities can be seen as innovation ecosystems contributing towards national innovation capacity via the commercialization of university research. While existing research predominantly focuses on university staff activities related to industry, the critical role of the student in contributing towards innovation efforts have often been overlooked and should be leveraged further as it is an important impetus for broader innovation outcomes....