Chapter from the book: Wood L. & Zuber-Skerritt O. 2024. Shaping the Future of Higher Education: Positive and Sustainable Frameworks for Navigating Constant Change.
While universities must be responsive to the complex times in which we live and to the increasing demands of governments and others, they also need to work towards a future beyond the next electoral or economic cycle. This requires a deep understanding of their core mission and values. This chapter argues that we need to recognise the benefits of diversity, and to consider higher education (HE) as an ecosystem rather than trying to force all universities into similar patterns. It discusses the importance of universities being permeable and looking outward to create positive social and environmental impact. This chapter uses Griffith University’s Research Beacons as a key example of how inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration can directly address community needs to create a better future for all.
Evans, C. 2024. Shaping Society for Tomorrow: The Role of Higher Education in Bringing About Positive Change. In: Wood L. & Zuber-Skerritt O (eds.), Shaping the Future of Higher Education. Helsinki: Helsinki University Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33134/HUP-25-2
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Published on Oct. 24, 2024