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University challenge

What are universities for?

Published on May 8, 2024

Are universities fit for purpose in the 21st century?

Universities are facing a range of challenges from climate change to excessive bureaucracy. How will they respond? : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0 Universities are facing a range of challenges from climate change to excessive bureaucracy. How will they respond? : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0
Authors Suzannah Lyons
Senior Commissioning Editor, 360info

DOI 10.54377/c50e-a9aa

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?

Originally published under Creative Commons by 360info™.

Editors Note: In the story “University challenge” sent at: 06/05/2024 07:26.

This is a corrected repeat.

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