Madudová, EmíliaDendišová, Viktória2020-07-282020-07-2820181336-8281http://drepo.uniza.sk/handle/hdluniza/228Universities have emerged as central actors in the knowledge-based economy. However, the nature of their role in regional economic development is less well understood than is often presumed. While the presence of a leading research university is a critical asset for urban and regional economies, it is not sufficient in itself to stimulate strong regional economic growth because universities tend to be ‘catalysts’ of technological innovation rather than ‘drivers’.skhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/UniveristyGeographic ConcnetrationRegional SpecializationStudentArticlehttps://doi.org/10.26552/pte.C.2018.1.5