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In this chapter, we introduce the golden thread which is the main theme that will be explored within the book. They go on to make a case for humanising higher education by taking into account every aspect of its provision. They clarify related terminology and explain the meaning of humanising practice. The clear link between a humanised approach and wellbeing in higher education is also presented. In the last part of the chapter, we introduce the you to a short practice-based case study to illustrate how it is possible to embed a humanised practice that accounts for head, hand and heart, to engage those working in HE to find their purpose and deliver excellence.
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Devis-Rozental, C., Clarke, S. (2020). The Golden Thread on Our Quest to Humanise Higher Education. In: Devis-Rozental, C., Clarke, S. (eds) Humanising Higher Education. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57430-7_1
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