Embrace, embed and enliven: advancing social responsibilities at the University of Northampton, England

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), pp. 47-60. 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:

/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/quality_education

Creators:

Thomas, E. and Irwin, W.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Education, Children and Young People

Date:

28 March 2017

Date Type:

Publication

Page Range:

pp. 47-60

Journal or Publication Title:

Journal of International and Comparative Education

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Number:

Number of Pages:

Language:

English

DOI:

10.14425/JICE.2017.6.1.4760

ISSN:

2232-1802

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes

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