{"product_id":"the-evolving-nature-of-universities-what-shapes-and-influences-identity-in-international-higher-education-9781032484990","title":"The Evolving Nature of Universities: What Shapes and Influences Identity in International Higher Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eLamie and Hills edited book explores the nature of a university and discusses growth, sustainability, and risk as universities navigate their role, value, and purpose. It examines how universities are shaped by their environment and provides insights into their impact on communities around the world. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and students in higher education, as well as policymakers interested in the future of international higher education. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn their groundbreaking book, Lamie and Hills delve into the very essence of a university, exploring its growth, sustainability, and risk as institutions navigate their evolving roles, values, and purposes. Through a comprehensive analysis and review of international case studies and emerging models, the authors shed light on the complex dynamics that shape these institutions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs universities emerge from the pandemic, there is an urgent need to critically reflect on the role of higher education both locally and globally and its profound impact on a sense of place, identity, and engagement within communities. The authors, each bringing their unique perspectives, contribute to this exploration by offering insightful advice on how universities can best serve the well-being and development of their students, staff, and local communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book delves into the intricate relationship between universities and their environment, questioning how these institutions are shaped by their surroundings and whether they provide a fixed sense of identity or serve as a platform for expansion beyond their immediate location. It examines the constraints and opportunities that HEIs face as they navigate the complex waters of international higher education and its profound impact on communities around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis deeply reflective text appeals to a wide range of readers, including researchers and students in higher education, as well as policymakers interested in the future of international higher education. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that will contribute to the ongoing discourse on the role of universities in shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 550g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032484990\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44533827076346,"sku":"9781032484990","price":151.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1693585823207_book.jpg?v=1693806412","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-evolving-nature-of-universities-what-shapes-and-influences-identity-in-international-higher-education-9781032484990","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}