What are universities for? - 360
Suzannah Lyons
Published on May 8, 2024
Are universities fit for purpose in the 21st century?
Universities serve as hubs of knowledge creation and dissemination: driving advances in healthcare, technology, human rights, and our understanding of ourselves and the universe.
They aim to foster economic dynamism, social cohesion and enhance our quality of life, and play a crucial role in furthering our sovereign capability and strengthening foreign relations through enduring research networks.
In Australia, the worth and impact of universities loom large in national conversations. But as universities navigate myriad roles and responsibilities, are they delivering on their promise?
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Editors Note: In the story “University challenge” sent at: 06/05/2024 07:26.
This is a corrected repeat.