Attractiveness of living space and regional higher education institutions
2008
Rivza, B., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia) | Kruzmetra, M., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia) | Viksne, D., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia)
The second half of the 20th century has emerged with a new approach to the notion of space, not so much denoting a geographic place as three dimensional formations comprising the surface, all formations on the surface and all the activities taking place on this surface. The human life occurs in this particular threedimensional space; therefore we can speak about the living space, its role in the life of an individual, various social groups, and the whole society. The present research focuses on the regional space including higher education institutions for the purpose of the exploration of the role of its presence in the space development and the improvement of its attractiveness. Regional higher education institutions rely on the National Development Plan that highlights the development of education, creative individuals, science and research, and polycentric approach towards it. Significant European Structural funds will reach regional universities and educational system with the purpose of the modernisation of the study infrastructure and programme content. The research findings show that the development of regional higher education institutions has influenced the growth of GDP of the towns under the question and their active businesspeople. It is significant to raise awareness of the role of corporate social responsibility in the attractiveness of the living space.
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