Diversity and Inclusivity in Higher Education

The Manila Times noted that universities and schools, the known traditional sources of knowledge, no longer monopolize learning in the 21st century. Knowledge has been democratized, and it lies in the hands of the many. This shift gained pace when Innovation 2.0 emerged as the framework of open innovation. Open Innovation provides a new approach for tackling current societal and complex challenges. It breaks down the traditional silos between government, industry, academia and civil participants, and brings these multidisciplinary viewpoints together in an environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration and the sharing of ideas. A concrete example of this are the “Living Labs,” which involve the quadruple helix of government, industry, academe and citizens in knowledge production.

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