In face of disruption, unis offer scalable, powerful solutions
Universities are going through a period of major disruption. But their contribution to their communities and society is profound, as the winners of the Higher Education Awards show.
It’s been said, more than once over the course of the past year, that universities are in the midst of once-in-a-lifetime upheaval. The disruptions are coming from all angles.
The recent universities accord seeks to double the number of university students by 2050 to 1.8 million – or 55 per cent of people under the age of 35. It will need to dramatically increase the number of non-traditional students to achieve that goal, fundamentally changing decades-old practices around how – and why – students learn.
Julie HareEducation editorJulie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com
