Routledge - Higher Education and Sustainable Development Book

Explore the complex relationship between academic institutions and global sustainability goals with Higher Education and Sustainable Development: Paradox and Possibility. Part of the Key Issues in Higher Education series, this book is designed to raise awareness and improve the standards of debate regarding the most fundamental issues facing the sector today. This text examines a central tension: whether it is possible to plan, monitor, and evaluate a higher education system that produces independent, critical, and innovative individuals while simultaneously meeting diverse wider policy goals. It serves as a resource for those participating in national and international debates, providing a framework to understand the challenges of managing educational growth alongside sustainability mandates. Whether you are a professional in academic management or a researcher interested in the direction of global education, this Routledge publication offers a deep look at the possibilities and paradoxes of modern higher education. It provides necessary context for understanding how institutions can balance student development with large-scale societal objectives.