TY - BOOK ID - 118423015 TI - The Soul of a University : Why Excellence is not Enough PY - 2018 SN - 1529200350 1529200342 PB - Bristol, UK : Bristol University Press, DB - UniCat KW - Education, Higher KW - Educational anthropology. KW - Universities and colleges KW - 02.13 practice of science. KW - Social aspects. KW - Ratings and rankings. KW - Campus cultures KW - Culture and education KW - Education and anthropology KW - Anthropology KW - Culture KW - Education KW - College rankings KW - College ratings KW - Rankings of universities and colleges KW - Ratings of universities and colleges KW - University rankings KW - University ratings KW - Philosophy KW - Rankings KW - Evaluation UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:118423015 AB - What is the role of a university in society? In this innovative book, Chris Brink offers the timely reminder that it should have social purpose, as well as achieve academic excellence. The current obsession with rankings and league tables has perpetuated inequality and is preventing social mobility. This book shows how universities can - and should - respond to societal challenges and promote positive social change. ER -