When regional development becomes an institutional responsibility for universities: The need for a discussion about knowledge construction in relation to universities’ third role.

The paper considers the role of universities as actors in regional development, and the implications for approaches to knowledge, including knowledge construction. The new role for universities requires the production of knowledge, which relates to the needs of the region. Particular attention was given to the Agder region of Norway, and Agder University College. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]