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Towards the 4th Generation University – the transformative role of the Eindhoven University of Technology in delivering innovation and impact.

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What if universities could turn local challenges into global change?

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Making Fourth Generation Universities intentional: sounds good but what does it mean?

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New university mission needed for new era

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Higher education must change course to thrive in a new era

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Towards the 4th generation university: a collaboration between Elsevier and TU Eindhoven

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The Fourth-Generation University: The New Era of Open Innovation and Ecosystem Thinking

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Webinar
Creating thriving innovation ecosystems: Inside 4GU series with Aleks Subic

February 2026

In this first of a new webinar series, Chair of the 4th Generation University Community Aleks Subic shares how universities are approaching their transition to 4th Generation University, best practices for fostering university-community-industry ecosystems, and how the 4GU Community can support you.

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Rethinking Technology Transfer in the Era of 4th Generation Universities

November 2025

An engaging conversation with two of the 4GU Community’s board members, delving into how Technology Transfer is being redefined at their institutions in the era of 4th Generation Universities.

Replay: Rethinking technology transfer in the era of 4th Generation Universities

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Learn more about the 4th Generation University Community

May 2025

Our first webinar for the 4th Generation University Community. Hear from the founders about its origins and ambitions, and find out how the community may be able to support your university.

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