Melbourne - Australia's Knowledge Capital (2007)

The City of Melbourne, in partnership with the Vice-Chancellors of eight of Victoria's universities, commissioned Howard Partners to study the contributions made by Melbourne's universities to the economic, social and cultural life of the metropolitan area.

The Study aimed at enhancing Melbourne's competitiveness through a deeper appreciation of the role of universities as generators of knowledge, innovation, productivity, social cohesion and economic development.

A greater understanding of the role of universities can lead to Melbourne being positioned as Australia's 'Knowledge City' and a globally significant destination for investment, education, business, trade and creative activity.  In turn, the vitality and success of universities in their urban context depend on community, economic and cultural settings as well as sound governance.

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