Author
Jonathan Grant
Contributing Editor, Wonkhe
26 pieces
Newest first, since November 2017 · page 2 of 2
· Comment
Wicked problems: universities have lost public confidence – here’s how we get it back
Universities have failed to make the public case for higher education, argue Shân Wareing and Jonathan Grant. A new social compact between universities and society is what’s needed.
With Shân Wareing
· Analysis
What students really think about freedom of expression
Students are concerned about freedom of speech – but in wider society, not their universities. Jonathan Grant and Kirstie Hewlett explore the findings of a new study
With Kirstie Hewlett
· Comment
How can we assess the public value of universities?
Is there a fair and robust way to measure how well universities engage with the outside world? University leaders from Australia and the UK are trying to find out.
With Julie Wells
· Long read
What’s wrong with “public engagement”?
Jonathan Grant and Deborah Bull interrogate the ethics and framing of public engagement practice in UK universities.
With Deborah Bull
· Analysis
Mission possible? In search of service
Jonathan Grant and Jente Althuis analyse university mission statements in search of the idea of service.
With Jente Althuis
· Comment
A positive moment of uncertainty for universities?
An “in-between time” for offers universities a chance to reaffirm their wider public purpose – Jonathan Grant contributes to our ongoing HE Futures series.