Purpose This paper aims to explore the philosophical and conceptual understanding of entrepreneurship education through borrowing applying conceptualisations from theory bring deeper meaning approaches in UK higher institutions (HEIs). Design/methodology/approach identifies existing theoretical frameworks adult applies these phenomenon as a sense‐making tool which insights are gained. Findings As “findings” relate unearthing inherent drivers values design delivery HEIs. Applying enables...

This conceptual paper presents critical thoughts and observations on the recent phenomenon of entrepreneurship education in higher UK. The key challenge emphasizes is need for greater insight into theoretical development that a more robust locating philosophical foundations within institution (HEI) adult-learning context. Although concepts models abound, it difficult to find related and, particular, their underpinning foundations. Philosophies adult have emerged, but there appears been no...

Provides a review of the gap between student's entrepreneurial needs and aspirations entrepreneurship education offerings within higher institutions (HEIs) in Leicestershire, UK. Utilises data from three surveys university fresher students, held 2001. Uses findings as basis to assess students' capability HEIs meet them. Draws on multiple universities Leicestershire so will be relevance other with similar student demographics. Fulfils need take strategic how can develop new students...

Purpose This paper aims to introduce current debates on assessment practice in higher education and explore educational research assessment. Design/methodology/approach The progresses by exploring a number of outcomes highlights their role helping one understand the potential reasons for engaging enterprise education. then applies this framework practice. It does so reporting series focus groups undertaken at International Small Business Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference 2005. Findings...

Purpose This article aims to report the results of a complete survey enterprise education in all higher institutions (HEIs) England, undertaken 2010 by Institute for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (ISBE) on behalf National Council Graduate (NCGE). The builds prior work NCGE England 2006 and 2007. Design/methodology/approach aimed establish picture curricular extra‐curricular entrepreneurship education. uses similar structure previous survey, enabling comparison be made with provision...

Despite the considerable political and academic interest in concepts such as triple helix of government, business higher education well entrepreneurship entrepreneurial universities, relatively little has been written about role university developing entrepreneurship. More specifically, questions how can contribute through education, support network functions be its endeavours have lacked focus rigour, particularly relation to fostering mindsets. This introductory article therefore provides...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop the understanding challenges and considerations how new innovative entrepreneurship education programmes may be inculcated into UK higher institutions (HEIs). Design/methodology/approach employs an action research approach provide insights andragogy in first instance second evaluate success such a programme then discuss embedding it within universities. Findings provides substantial evidence for effectiveness concludes that would difficult...

Entrepreneurship in higher education is now recognized as important a major driver to underpin innovation. It also viewed an appropriate response succeeding highly turbulent and unpredictable environments. However confusion remains over its conceptualization, meaning value institutional leaders seek ways understand where this strategically fits within the organization educational how best embed entrepreneurship learning opportunities. This paper highlights challenges faced by universities...

DEAN PATTON IS PRINCIPAL LECTURER in corporate strategy, Sue Marlow is principal lecturer industrial relations, and Paul Hannon academic director at the Leicestershire Centre for Enterprise, all de Montfort University, England. In recent years it has been acknowledged that take-up of training development opportunities within United Kingdom generally poor this had a detrimental effect upon national productivity competitiveness (Keep Mayhew, 1997). It noticeable smaller firms particular are...

There is an ongoing debate within the academic literature about value of business plan in development small firm. On closer inspection research, there appear to be clear benefits use planning as a process smaller business. This contrast production output focused predominantly on convincing and acquiring resources from other organisations individuals. As process, can both formal informal. It also understanding responding context which operates. Strategic awareness capability, bundle...

This article develops our understanding of how entrepreneurship may be enhanced in existing entrepreneurs and developed nascent entrepreneurs. It describes the authors’ exploration design, development evaluation a new programme to create opportunities for learning capacities. A tripartite approach was taken, bringing together (undergraduate students), facilitators. The delivered using synergistic participatory methods which all participants were co-learners collaborative, peer-learning...

Purpose This paper aims to identify criteria for assessing the viability of institutional strategies enterprise education and develop models that describe methods organising education. Design/methodology/approach The identifies explains a number key including: educational impact, financial sustainability, academic credibility, human capital, structural embeddedness, context infrastructure, alignment with strategy policy, community engagement, policy funding. then considers models. These are...

Entrepreneurship education has been studied intensively since 1990, yet little attention is given in the literature to critical role and impact of individuals that design deliver it; entrepreneurship educators. Who are they what do we understand about them? Professor Alain Fayolle 2013 challenged us address this gap. In article I aim take on board Fayolle's challenge provide a single case my own experience journey becoming being an educator. After exploring purpose value autobiographical...

In this paper we explore a phenomenon that is currently key component of the UK government's business support policies. Growing investment in incubation, and increased emphasis on it as tool for regional development, require an understanding its practice. We aim to provide insights policymakers practitioners help them meet needs aspirations users. Initially present findings from significant global review studies incubators, conducted behalf Business Incubation (UKBI), Department Trade...

Abstract Purpose – The primary purpose of this article is to propose a conceptual base from which an appropriate management and leadership development framework for supporting capability building professionals practitioners across the UK incubation community can be built. Furthermore, it provides insights into how such could applied through initiative developed in East Midlands region UK. Design/methodology/approach A review research field summarised as empirical background proposing...

Purpose The aim of this paper is to present the findings a comprehensive study enterprise and entrepreneurship education provision in England's 131 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). based upon National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCGE) mapping formal informal activity conducted 2006. Design/methodology/approach All HEIs England were invited complete an online institutional template seeking data on accredited programmes/modules, non‐accredited other characteristics that support...

Purpose The purpose of this article is to present the challenges raised within a UK HEI between business and non‐business educationalists engaged in provision integration entrepreneurship education. Design/methodology/approach Shows single case experience with biology science undergraduates educators at an English university. Findings Clearly more institutions are making education offers their students. Embedded these fundamental diverse beliefs about meaning enterprise entrepreneurship....

Purpose – To describe an exploration in the use of synergistic learning methods delivery innovative pilot programme designed to teach entrepreneurship capacities. The took a tripartite approach involving nascent entrepreneurs, existing entrepreneurs and facilitators using action research approach.

Purpose To generate and test a coherent framework of incubation strategies interventions that can be deployed to encourage enterprise development through new venture creation in local economies. Design/methodology/approach Postal questionnaire ventures, combined with ongoing engagement consultation practitioners economic professionals. Findings Seven generic were identified developed. Four focus on premises‐driven approach incubation, three more process‐based approach. All seven represent...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to profile the characteristics and entrepreneurial motivations graduate entrepreneurs from black minority ethnic (BME) communities. Design/methodology/approach To gather data, authors interviewed selected individuals within BME community (including current students graduates various universities, predominantly in West Midlands, UK), analysed transcripts compared findings with review literature. Findings Evidence suggests that were diverse terms their...

There is a strong interest in knowledge-based economies increasing the levels of graduate entrepreneurship. The role higher education this context crucial enhancing motivation and capability graduates to engage entrepreneurial activity. However, traditional pedagogical approaches business management as applied entrepreneurship may be limiting opportunities for students develop skills, knowledge behaviour. If need increased met, it important more innovative approaches. Shifting underpinning...

Business incubation is a new and fast growing industry in the UK. The environments within which can take place their descriptors as used across are many varied. language engaged by policy‐makers, professionals practitioners commonly applies metaphors to convey meaning of loosely defined terms concepts diverse market seeking increased clarity. Metaphors offer qualitative approach sense‐making. By articulating ideas through metaphors, individuals often expand expressions available language. It...