China and Europe on the New Silk Road: Connecting Universities Across Eurasia

The global order is changing rapidly, especially in higher education, which is increasingly built on international cooperation and the free movement of students, academics, knowledge, and ideas. This book investigates how academic mobility and cooperation is taking place. Along the New Silk Road and what difference it will make in the global higher education landscape. It explores the global context for the NSR, the development of Chinese universities along international models, and the conditions for Sino-foreign cooperation. It also compares the cultural traditions and academic values of Sinic and Anglo-American political and educational cultures and their implications for the governance and mission of higher education, the role of critical scholarship, and the state and standing of the humanities in China.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 15 October 2020
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The global order, established after the Second World War, is undergoing a rapid transformation, generating waves of uncertainty. This transformation is particularly evident in the realm of higher education, where international cooperation and the free movement of students, academics, knowledge, and ideas play pivotal roles. At the same time, China has unveiled its ambitious New Silk Road (NSR) initiative, which aims to strengthen its higher education and research systems. In this comprehensive book, an international and interdisciplinary team of scholars from Europe, China, the United States, Russia, and Australia explore the dynamics of academic mobility and cooperation along the NSR. They examine the impact of this development on the global higher education landscape, shedding light on the opportunities and challenges it presents.

The book begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the global context for the NSR, including its historical background, economic implications, and geopolitical significance. It also delves into the development of Chinese universities, highlighting their efforts to adopt international models and integrate into the global academic community. The chapters further explore the history and outcomes of EU-China cooperation, highlighting the strengths and challenges of this partnership.

The subsequent chapters delve into the intricate flows and patterns of academic cooperation along the NSR. The authors examine how China's universities shape and are shaped by the NSR, exploring the various factors that contribute to this cooperation, such as cultural exchange, economic incentives, and political considerations. They also analyze the regulatory frameworks that govern Sino-foreign cooperation, including issues related to recognition, data sharing, and privacy protection.

A comparative analysis follows, comparing the cultural traditions and academic values of Sinic and Anglo-American political and educational cultures. The authors examine the similarities and differences between these cultures, discussing their implications for higher education governance, the role the role of critical scholarship, and the state and standing of the humanities in China.

The book concludes with a focus on the Idea of a University, exploring the values that underpin its mission, shape, and purpose. The authors reflect on the implications of China's rapid higher education development for the global geo-political landscape, discussing the potential for collaboration, competition, and cooperation. They also raise important questions about the future of higher education, including the role of international institutions, the need for sustainable development, and the importance of promoting inclusive and equitable access to education.

In conclusion, this book offers a valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of academic mobility and cooperation along the NSR. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the global context, the development of Chinese universities, and the regulatory frameworks that govern Sino-foreign cooperation. Through comparative work, it sheds light on the cultural traditions.

\n Weight: 788g\n
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198853022\n \n