Knowledge Management for Research Innovation in Universities for Sustainable Development: A Qualitative Approach

Orienting higher education towards research innovation is crucial to increasing support for the knowledge economy and sustainable development. This study aimed to provide a proposed framework by identifying the requirements for applying knowledge management in order to enhance the innovation skills of graduate students who are engaged in scientific research, which will enhance the knowledge economy in universities. Adopting a qualitative approach, thematic analysis was performed on interviews conducted with master’s students. The findings revealed important requirements from the students’ point of view and many basic elements that are vital to instilling innovation skills among research students. These included activating an educational environment with renewed knowledge and skills for innovation, applying the latest strategies and digital technologies in teaching, building learning communities, fostering industry partnerships, collaborating globally, and applying knowledge to serve society. The implications of this study suggest that university administrators can utilize these findings to identify more effective strategies for supporting research innovation. This study explores the impact of innovation in scientific research in light of the global shift towards a knowledge economy in order to enhance economic and social development through the production of innovative knowledge and practical solutions to current challenges. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the requirements for innovation in scientific research in the light of global trends towards the knowledge economy.