In response to global competition in higher education, university rankings have been
developed. These have been interpreted as indicating the regions and countries with the …

The paper deals with the future of Norwegian higher education as part of a Nordic project on
higher education futures. To identify future scenarios for Norwegian higher education (HE) …

Research funding instruments are increasingly targeted towards research that can
contribute to solutions of complex societal challenges. How funders in practice seek to steer …

This dissertation explores the interplay between valuation and academic socialization,
addressing the question: how do early career academics navigate evaluative landscapes …

While it has been stressed repeatedly that academics nowadays have come to face
extensive pressure, the extent and distribution of pressure to publish and to secure third …

Rising levels of external research funding represent not only an asset but also a challenge
for universities. Academic leaders play a central role in managing the finances of their …

This paper investigates how early career academics interpret and respond to institutional
demands structured by projectification. Develo** a 'frame analytic'approach, it explores …

Universities, their roles and responsibilities in society have been a topic of discussion in
both academic and popular forums throughout their history. In recent decades, performance …

Sitting in his office at a prestigious university in Sweden, the postdoctoral researcher talks
about himself and the world of academia with ease. Dressed in a formal yet casual garment …

Universities, their roles and responsibilities in society have been a topic of discussion in
both academic and popular forums throughout their history. In recent decades, performance …