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Pulling their weight

Hambleton, Robin

Abstract

This Opinion piece argues that universities can become for more active in the communities where they are located. The article welcomes the efforts of the nine English universities involved in six pilot 'Leading Places' initiatives. It notes that US public universities tend to be more active in place-based leadership and identifies possible lessons for the UK and elsewhere.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 3, 2016
Publication Date Nov 3, 2016
Deposit Date Nov 8, 2016
Journal Times Higher Education
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Issue 2279
Pages 26
Keywords university leadership, public engagement, place-based leadership
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/906471
Publisher URL https://www.timeshighereducation.com/comment/public-engagement-2-0-a-university-of-the-city-for-the-city
Contract Date Nov 8, 2016