Description
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.
Author: Chris Brink
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Published: 08/01/2018
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781529200348
ISBN10: 1529200342
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Schools | Levels | Higher
- Education | Educational Policy & Reform
- Education | Inclusive Education
Author: Chris Brink
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Published: 08/01/2018
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781529200348
ISBN10: 1529200342
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Schools | Levels | Higher
- Education | Educational Policy & Reform
- Education | Inclusive Education
About the Author
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.