Education and Resilience in the Entrepreneurial University: An Analysis of Past and Present Practice at Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace

Abstract

As universities globally strive to balance the priorities of teaching and research with the needs of economy and enterprise, it is increasingly important that university-based entrepreneurship programmes foster a culture that is ethically informed and globally aware. Entrepreneurship has become a popular career path for university students, with many universities offering programmes to aid students in realizing their entrepreneurial ambitions. In a truly entrepreneurial university, all staff and students can benefit from developing an entrepreneurial mindset, a way of thinking that emphasizes innovation, creativity, and problem-solving, leading to better flexibility and resilience. This mindset is valuable in times of crisis because it allows us to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, identify new opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. This chapter will offer a critical reflection on practice undertaken at Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, an interdisciplinary unit offering entrepreneurship education at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, and offer recommendations for practice around the ethics of entrepreneurial education. This chapter will be of interest to educators who want to foster a more globally aware and ethically responsible approach to entrepreneurship education.

Citation

O’Dwyer, M. and Rogers, D. (2024), "Education and Resilience in the Entrepreneurial University: An Analysis of Past and Present Practice at Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace", Hack-Polay, D., Lock, D., Caputo, A., Lokhande, M. and Salunkhe, U. (Ed.) Global Higher Education Practices in Times of Crisis: Questions for Sustainability and Digitalization, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 111-125. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-052-020241008