Policy Press

The Soul of a University

Why Excellence is not Enough

By Chris Brink

Published

Jul 1, 2018

Page count

408 pages

ISBN

978-1529200348

Dimensions

216 x 138 mm

Imprint

Bristol University Press

Published

Jul 1, 2018

Page count

408 pages

ISBN

978-1529200362

Dimensions

Imprint

Bristol University Press

Published

Jul 1, 2018

Page count

408 pages

ISBN

978-1529200379

Dimensions

Imprint

Bristol University Press
The Soul of a University

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.

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.

Prologue;

1.The Standard Model University;

2. Rankings and League Tables;

3. Quality in Higher Education;

4. Tales of Quality, Equality and Diversity;

5. Rank Order of Worth;

6. Linear Thinking;

7. Another Dimension;

8. Ideas of a World-class Civic University.

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