A Compelling Case for Universities

Gaudeamus Igitur - So Let us Rejoice

By Quintin McKellar

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EDUCATION

256 Pages, 6.25 x 9.25

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB, PDF

Trade Paper, $37.95 (US $37.95) (CA $50.95)

Publication Date: July 2025

ISBN 9781912260706

Rights: WOR X UK & EUR

University Hertfordshire Press (Jul 2025)
University Of Hertfordshire Press

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Overview

A compelling case for the enduring value of universities in a rapidly changing world.

Major drivers of enlightenment and powerhouses of the economy, universities have evolved and thrived for over a thousand years. Quintin McKellar celebrates this rich history, before turning to the major issues facing higher education today.

From access and equity to employability and internationalization, McKellar tackles the challenges head-on, offering insightful analysis and practical recommendations. Discover:

How universities contribute to economic and social progress
The importance of research and innovation
Strategies for effective governance and sustainable funding

For academics, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of higher education, this is an insightful and optimistic exploration of the enduring power of universities.

Author Biography

Professor Quintin McKellar is an academic of forty years’ standing, who has led the Moredun Research Institute, the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Hertfordshire. Having conferred degrees on more than 50,000 students and spoken to many of them, he cannot recall any who were disappointed by their experience of university.

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