It is now widely accepted that a key element of the social compact between universities and
their host societies is the provision of knowledge of wider value. Some have argued that this …

This chapter makes the argument that despite the fact that utility has always been important
to why universities exist, engaging with communities has been framed in ways that reinforce …

In changing times for higher education that are dominated by a neoliberal ideology, we set
out to uncover how Heads of Departments (HoDs) perceive their role with respect to …

Neoliberal agendas have acted to limit the agency of groups and of individuals through both
the imposition of boundaries and through setting up rigorous systems of accountability which …

There is now a widespread acceptance that we are moving towards a knowledge economy,
where human capital is as important for economic growth and social wellbeing as land …

В статье рассматривается проблема взаимодействия вузов с регионом, при этом
особое внимание уделяется успешному опыту северо-восточных английских …

Universities are messy places. They are complex and multidimensional. Organisational
changes can be achieved relatively simply but institutional culture or ethos often has deep …

Does the occupational therapy curriculum strengthen the reproductive machineries of the
departments, and by extension the universities in which they are located? Are the patterns of …

The experience of psychology students and graduates in the transition from higher
education to employment is examined using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) …

This chapter explores how a long-established institution, St Nicholas's Cathedral
(subsequently referred to as Newcastle Cathedral), has set about rediscovering its roots …