The reform of English higher education

Universities in global, national and regional contexts

Bibliographic Data

ID12913860
AuthorsPeter Scott (0000-0003-1230-9040, University of London, corresponding author)
Year2013
Volume7
Issue2
Pages217-231
Publication date2013-10-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1752-1386 • E-ISSN: 1752-1378
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/cjres/rst021
OpenAlexW2109847186
LanguageEN
Citations received7

There appears to be little coordination between national policies for higher education and for regional development, despite the fact that universities play a key role in local and regional economies (through direct and indirect expenditure on goods and services, the provision of jobs, the development of a more highly skilled workforce and the generation of new knowledge). The reform of English higher education triggered by the publication of the Browne report in 2010 has further encouraged higher education institutions to focus on their position within a national (and international) market place rather than as contributors to local and regional economies (and cultures). This article explores some of the reasons for this blind spot in national policy making

Business · Economic growth · Economics · Economy · Goods and services · Higher education · National development · Political science · Position (finance · Regional development · Regional science · Sociology · Workforce · Workforce development · Higher Education and Employability · Higher Education Governance and Development · Higher Education Learning Practices · Finance

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