| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 218 pages) |
| Contents |
Universities of the Future as Catalysts for Change: Using the Sustainable Development Goals to Reframe Sustainability – Thinking Approach at Higher Education Institutions -- Reimaging Continuing Professional Development in Higher Education – Toward Sustainability -- Re-designing Higher Education for Mindfulness: Conceptualization and Communication -- Preparing Future-Fit Leaders for the Sustainable Development Era -- Changes Required in Education to Prepare Students for the Future -- Humanising Higher Education: University of the Future -- Social Science and Humanities in Future University -- Impact of the Industry 4.0 on Higher Education -- University-Industry Transformation and Convergence to Better Collaboration: Case Study in Turkish Food Sector -- Sustainable Development Goals Through Interdisciplinary Education: Common Core Curriculum at University of Hong Kong -- Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon |
| Summary |
The Sustainable University of the Future discusses the rapid changes taking place within institutions of higher education changes that have pushed universities to reconsider their traditional policies and plans. The book, which has its origins in the Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition (QUARFE) event "University of the Future" examines the many ways universities are trying to keep pace with this transformation, despite regional and international challenges. The book looks at the role of universities in meeting the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the impact of Industry 4.0, the social aspects of University 4.0, and the future of research-based universities. The need to adopt modern programs and tools is stressed, and ways to anticipate and plan for future challenges are explored. Explores the complex nature of higher education transformation; Examines the role of higher education transformation in sustainable development; Presents lessons learned from leading education experts |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 10, 2023) |
| Subject |
Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives.
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Universities and colleges -- Environmental aspects.
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Universities and colleges -- Forecasting
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Sustainability.
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Education, Higher -- Effect of technological innovations on.
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Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives
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Education, Higher -- Effect of technological innovations on
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Sustainability
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Universities and colleges -- Environmental aspects
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Universities and colleges -- Forecasting
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Al-Maadeed, Mariam Ali S A. editor
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Bouras, Abdelaziz, editor
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Al-Salem, Mohammed, editor
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Younan, Nathalie, editor
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| ISBN |
3031201868 |
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9783031201868 |
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