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Places of Engagement: Reflections on Higher Education in 2040 - A Global Approach
Author(s): Armand van der Vaart (Editor), Armand Heijnen (Editor), Universiteit Utrecht (Contributor)
- Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
- Publication Date: June 29, 2018
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 9463726705
- ISBN-13: 9789463726702
Book Description
In his book 'Higher Education in 2040 - A Global Approach' (2017) Bert van der Zwaan developed a thought-provoking vision of the university of the future, based on a thorough discussion of current trends and on a large number of conversations with leaders in higher education worldwide.
This book, 'Places of Engagement', offer reflections on themes discussed by Van der Zwaan, written by twenty of his peers and other opinion leaders from around the world. The book was written in honour of Bert van der Zwaan at the occasion of his departure as Vice-Chancellor of Utrecht University.
With contributions by John Sexton, José van Dijck, Karl Dittrich, Dilly Fung, Michael Crow and many others.
About the Author
Rob van der Vaart is emeritus professor of human geography and was pro-vice-chancellor for Education at Utrecht University. Armand Heijnen is senior editor at the Corporate Office of Utrecht University.
