The academic profession is challenged by the changing environment. Global trends, such
as managerialism and new public management, have been influencing all public …

This article examines the perceptions of early-career, fixed-term researchers in Finnish
universities towards changing careers. It maps out the reasons this group has considered …

Universities are involved in building capacity needed for the social economic and
technological advancement of any country. They serve as storehouses of knowledge and …

According to the European Commission's Modernisation Agenda, higher education's role as
a driver of social and economic progress means that higher education institutions are crucial …

The relationship between higher education and profound global economic, social,
technological and political transformations underway in recent decades is attracting growing …

In the current turbulent higher education environment, academic work and career building
are in a state of flux. The implementation of the principles of New Public Management have …

This doctoral dissertation describes how the relationship between the academic profession
and universities has changed, and how the global trends, particularly New Public …

The role of universities in knowledge production has changed. Although most higher
learning still takes place in universities, knowledge is increasingly produced in collaborative …

In thischapter, wewilldiscussthedevelopmentoftheliterature on thesociology of professions.
The sociology of professions is a wide research area. Sometimes called the theory of …

This study explores the nature of reciprocal commitment in academic careers. The article is
based on a survey conducted in autumn 2013 among fixed-term employees at eight major …