By Geoff Maslen – Acting Global Editor. Professor
Jandhyala BG Tilak begins his commentary in this edition with a quote from Jawaharlal Nehru: “A university stands for humanism, for tolerance, for progress, for the adventure of ideas and the search for truth... If universities discharge their duties adequately, then all is well with the nation and the people.” Tilak goes on to point out that excellence, equity, justice, compassion, caring and harmony were the underpinning values of the ancient universities in countries like India – as they should be today.
In her commentary,
Laura E Rumbley argues that one of the most important issues facing higher education around the world is the need for “intelligent internationalisation”. As a response to globalisation, as a strategy for enhanced quality or visibility, Rumbley says internationalisation can be included among the most significant issues.
And finally, in a response to the draft declaration and action plan from last month’s African Higher Education Summit, American futurist and strategic planner, Dr
Tom Abeles, says if the summit’s aims are to be achieved, there should be less focus on building traditional universities and more on expanding high-speed broadband internet. Abeles says this would enable global cutting-edge knowledge to be delivered to Africa’s students cost-effectively.
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