At present, the world is in the superposition period of the innovation business cycle. Disruptive technologies are constantly emerging, and new industries, new formats and new models are booming. As an important part of the national innovation system, universities are one of the important sources of knowledge innovation and technological innovation. Through theoretical analysis, this paper systematically expounds the triple helix theory, innovation theory of business cycle, scientific paradigm revolution, endogenous economic growth theory and other related theories. Using qualitative research methods, this paper analyzes the cases of Zhangjiang iFLYTEK, Zhangjiang Pharma Valley, quantum communication and Hefei’s development, and explores the role behavior of universities in the revised Government-Industry-University (GIU) Triple Helix Model. The research results include: (1) Research-oriented universities, applied science and engineering universities and higher vocational institutions have different roles in GIU Triple Helix Model. (2) In GIU Triple Helix Model, research-oriented universities provide non-exclusive knowledge. (3) In GIU Triple Helix Model, applied science and engineering universities play special roles in applied research, patents and other technological innovations, providing exclusive and competitive knowledge. (4) In the GIU Triple Helix Model, higher vocational institutions mainly play a role in cultivating innovative talents and serving scientific and technological innovation.

Wang Shijie. Research on the Roles of Chinese Universities from the Perspective of the Triple Helix Model. Frontiers in Educational Research (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 15: 39-58. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2023.061507.

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