ERIC Number: ED675160
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jul-9
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Participation in Institutional Governance: Evolving Models of University Governance II
Enora Bennetot Pruvot; Thomas Estermann; Nino Popkhadze
European University Association
Across Europe, university governance models are diverse and changing, but how they approach inclusiveness, collaboration and competences increasingly informs institutional transformation and societal impact. This report explores the evolving landscape of university governance in Europe, drawing on data from the latest edition of EUA's Autonomy Scorecard and building on previous analyses. It offers a detailed picture of the development and current models of governance, their structures, legal provisions and levels of inclusiveness. While differences between higher education systems persist -- reflecting diverse traditions, political cultures and regulatory environments -- EUA's research identifies several common trends. These include the spread of the dual governance model and the greater role of university boards, as well as the inclusion of external stakeholders in university governance becoming more common. Looking ahead, university governance needs to respond to an ever more complex environment. Major transformations -- such as digitalisation, the green transition, artificial intelligence, knowledge security, shifting societal expectations and geopolitical uncertainty -- are reshaping what is asked of institutional leadership and governance.
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: European University Association (EUA) (Belgium)
Identifiers - Location: Europe
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