A riveting account of higher education advancements in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. While some nations enjoyed calm, others endured turbulent pasts of civil war and genocide. This book reviews the past, present, and future of their tertiary education.
The Multi(Inter)cultural School in Inclusive Societies
As schools become more culturally diverse, language and cultural challenges arise. This collection of essays explores multicultural education, analyzing new research and data to suggest revised educational methods that ensure high-quality education and training for all children.
The Reflexive Diversity Research Programme
This book introduces key theories in diversity research. Using a case study of UC Berkeley’s diversity strategy, it illustrates intersectional, multi-level, and reflexive research approaches, reflecting on the practice of research itself.
University PR and Efforts to Prevent Research Misconduct
University PR departments and research integrity offices evolved at the same time, but are they interrelated? Is there a risk that universities, to protect their reputations, might develop illiberal traits and distance themselves from classic academic virtues?
This title provides leading contemporary thought and research on how to address inequalities in participation in Higher Education across the “student lifecycle”, highlighting a range of practices in widening access, including chapters on financial support and mature students.
Wilde’s Wiles
This unique collection of essays by international experts celebrates Oscar Wilde’s genius. It explores his enduring influence on culture—from aesthetics to queer theory—and examines the influence of his family and friends on him.
Women in Higher Education in India
This collection explores the role of women in higher education in India, their emergence as a strong force for social change, and the implications on society. It also discusses technology’s impact, constraints, and the issues and challenges for women in the workplace.