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Universities UK, 2010
This report summarises the findings of research commissioned by Universities UK into the role and contribution of higher education in the UK's creative economy. The research gathered evidence from existing data and research as well as case study analysis and contributions from industry, higher education and public sector partners. The findings…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Evidence, Foreign Countries, Education Work Relationship
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Ukiwo, Ukoha – International Journal of Educational Development, 2007
The article focuses on the role of higher education in generating or mitigating inequality among ethno-regional groups and its impact on ethnic relations with evidence from Nigeria. It shows that access to education in Nigeria has been politicised. This is because of the perceived role of education in engendering political and socio-economic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Access to Education, Role of Education, Public Service
Harris, Roger; Simons, Michele; Hill, Doug; Smith, Erica; Pearce, Ron; Blakeley, John; Choy, Sarojni; Snewin, David – 2001
The changing role of staff development for teachers and trainers in Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector was examined. Data collection strategies were as follows: a preliminary analysis of VET staff development provision; a literature review of mainly Australian sources; a Delphi survey involving 31 key stakeholders in VET…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Delphi Technique
Chadwick, Alan, Ed.; Stannett, Annette, Ed. – 2000
This book contains 28 papers presenting perspectives from Europe on museums and adult learning. The papers, each of which is devoted to a specific country, examine topics such as the following: further education and inservice training; programs for unemployed individuals; lectures and open days; elderly visitors; immigrants; refugees; disabled…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Andragogy