Guidelines for enhancing the role of Thai Universities to driving cities towards sustainable learning cities
Keywords:
Enhancing the role Thai universities, Participation of stakeholders, Driving cities, Sustainable Learning CityAbstract
This study aimed to (1) analyze the role of entrepreneurial universities in promoting multi-sectorial participation for the development of sustainable learning cities and (2) investigate the causal relationships influencing participation as a mediator between the role of universities and the development of sustainable learning cities. The research employed a multi-stage sampling method to select 450 respondents who were mid- and senior-level administrators from Thai public universities. Data were collected through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, factor analysis, and path analysis. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was conducted via AMOS software to assess model fit, with hypotheses tested at a 95% confidence level. The findings revealed that the role of entrepreneurial universities had a direct positive influence on multi-sectorial participation, which in turn significantly impacted the development of sustainable learning cities. The analytical model demonstrated high goodness-of-fit indices, confirming its suitability. Furthermore, the role of entrepreneurial universities was found to exert both direct and indirect positive effects on sustainable learning city development. The study recommends that universities enhance innovation ecosystems, foster stakeholder engagement, and promote lifelong learning initiatives to drive the sustainable transformation of cities into learning cities.
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