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The Soul of a University

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What is the role of a university in society? In this innovative book, Chris Brink offers the timely reminder that it should have social purpose, as well as achieve academic excellence. The current...
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  • 01 August 2018
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What is the role of a university in society? In this innovative book, Chris Brink offers the timely reminder that it should have social purpose, as well as achieve academic excellence.

The current obsession with rankings and league tables has perpetuated inequality and is preventing social mobility.

This book shows how universities can – and should - respond to societal challenges and promote positive social change.

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Price: $22.95
Pages: 408
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Publication Date: 01 August 2018
ISBN: 9781529200348
Format: Paperback
BISACs: EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher, Higher education, tertiary education, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Inclusive Education, Social discrimination and social justice
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Professor Chris Brink was Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University from 2007 till 2016 and previously held senior positions in universities across the world. A distinguished academic and a member of the Russell Group and the National Equality Challenge Unit boards, Professor Brink is a champion of the idea of a civic university.

Prologue;

1.The Standard Model University;

2. Rankings and League Tables;

3. Quality in Higher Education;

4. Tales of Quality, Equality and Diversity;

5. Rank Order of Worth;

6. Linear Thinking;

7. Another Dimension;

8. Ideas of a World-class Civic University.