Global Edition

Are universities doomed or are they about to experience a renaissance and more central role in our societies? As the rate of change in our societies accelerates and technology is increasingly adopted, universities are set to be challenged like never before. Envisaging how the future of universities would unfold in the light of these challenges may seem like a difficult task, but it is a necessary one for universities to take to avoid a more pessimistic future.
The Future of Universities Thoughtbook provides illuminating insights from global experts including leaders from business, higher education sector, science, policy agencies, and governments. Owing to their expertise and positions the contributions have been able to provide a thought-provoking 360-degree review of universities and how they could potentially impact our societies in the future.

The 40 visions are divided into 6 thematic sections – Disrupting Teaching and Learning, Collision of Technology and Humanity, Future of Science and Academic World, Socially-Engaged Universities, University-Business Cooperation and Institutional Change. With different foci, each of them contributes to creating insightful fora for further dialogue on how universities would shape the future by 2040.

North American Edition

The Future of Universities Thought book | North American Edition focuses on the future of the North American higher education system. Yes, even in North American institutions, many of whom are regularly thought to be the envy of the world, transformative and fast-paced circumstances today require new ideas for inspiring the university of the future.
This edition of The Thought book that brings together 40 visions becomes a thought starter for the development of the Future-Oriented North American University whereby academics and students work in real-time symbiotic partnerships with industry, government, and societal stakeholders to simultaneously create and implement new knowledge and solutions to address business and social issues.

During Times of Crisis Edition

The Future of Universities Thoughtbook | During Times of Crisis Edition focuses on the role of universities during times of crisis. Whilst this crisis is providing countless new challenges, it is also a unique opportunity to observe, learn and get inspiration from the actions taken by universities. Considering its often-untapped potential to impact the economy and society, this is a critical  opportunity to rethink and reimagine the future role of the university during times of crisis.

This edition of The Thoughtbook that brings together 45 visions becomes a thought starter for the development of the university of the future whereby academics and students work in real-time symbiotic partnerships with industry, government, and societal stakeholders to simultaneously create and implement new knowledge and solutions to address business and social issues.