by GK | Jan 1, 2016 | Challenges, Chapters and other contributions, Governance and leadership
Patrick Aebischer, EPFL 2016 “The world is moving in the American direction. More universities in more countries are charging students tuition fees,” says The Economist (2015). Of course, there is more to the American university model than merely tuition. Many of us...
by LW | Jan 1, 2014 | Challenges, Chapters and other contributions, Research & Innovation
Patrick Aebischer, EPFL 2014 We have reached a critical moment in time when the digital revolution — brought on by ubiquitous personal, mobile and affordable information devices — is challenging the historical missions of education and research; a challenge for our...
by GK | Jan 1, 2012 | Chapters and other contributions, Governance and leadership, Missions & Responsibilities
Patrick Aebischer, EPFL Lausanne 2012 Tackling the challenges of sustainable development requires critical thinking, innovative technologies and an open dialogue between science, industry, and society. As Swiss-based universities that are consistently high in the...
by GK | Jan 1, 2008 | Chapters and other contributions, Financial Resources, Governance and leadership, Missions & Responsibilities
Patrick Aebischer, Federal Institute of Technology 2008 The academic world is more global than ever: competition for talents, international mobility both of students and faculty, diversification of funding are some of the main features of this changing environment...
by GK | Jan 1, 2006 | Chapters and other contributions, Governance and leadership, Research & Innovation
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