Knowledgetransfer: dataset for article turck et al. 2024 - "Brücken bauen: Wissenstransfer zwischen Hochschulen für Angewandte Wissenschaften und Kommunalpolitik für eine nachhaltige Zukunft"

This dataset contains survey data examining the knowledge transfer between Universities of Applied Sciences and local politics in the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg region. The survey was conducted in June/July 2024 and includes responses from 97 local politicians (10% response rate from 962 contacted mandate holders).

Data Collection

Survey period: June 28 - July 12, 2024

Target group: Local politicians from Bonn and the Rhein-Sieg district

Collection method: Online survey using Slido platform

Response rate: 10% (97 out of 962 contacted mandate holders)

Dataset Contents

The dataset includes:

29 questions (22 closed, 7 open)

Demographic information of respondents

Assessment of knowledge transfer practices

Evaluation of scientific information usage

Suggestions for improvement

Specific policy areas requiring scientific support

Variables Include

Demographic data (age, education, professional background)

Experience with academic cooperation

Satisfaction with knowledge transfer

Usage of scientific information

Preferred improvement measures

Policy priorities