Thomas, E. and Irwin, W. (2017) Embrace, embed and enliven: advancing social responsibilities at the University of Northampton, England. Journal of International and Comparative Education. 6(1) 2232-1802.
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Abstract:
As the United Kingdom’s (UK) first Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, the University of Northampton (UoN) has embarked on a strategy that embraces social enterprises. Social enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurship are key competences that have been used by the university to address social inequalities. This paper will account for the social engagement challenges that are influential in the UK’s higher educational environment. International perspectives will be highlighted to demonstrate that significant advantages can be obtained by borrowing and adapting policies and practice strategies. Our primary aims are: to showcase the fundamental activities of social responsibility as demonstrated by UoN and provide examples of stakeholder demands during periods of significant change. We argue that it is essential for higher education institutions (HEI) to develop a more nuanced and innovative examination of community based initiatives and networks in order to sustain engagement and access.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Ashoka, changemaker, community based initiatives, engagement, social enterprise, social innovation, social responsibility
Creators:
Thomas, E. and Irwin, W.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
28 March 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of International and Comparative Education
Volume:
6
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
2232-1802
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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