Contractual mechanisms linking university and society in Brazil: the case of State University of Campinas

ABSTRACT:

Since the 1990s there has been closer ties between universities and society. This article seeks to understand this phenomenon in terms of contracts. We conducted primary data collection based on contracts between Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) and external entities (2000-2012). The results indicate their frequency, intensity, organizations involved, their duration, the values involved and their nature, according to Unicamp units. This data indicates that, on average, the agreements lasted 30 months, strengthening ties of cooperation between Unicamp and external entities. We also observed a concentration of financial resources from public sector agencies, reinforcing the importance of this source to the university.

Keywords:
University-society partnerships; Policies; Mission.