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The idea that the university needs re-imagining has gained considerable currency since the 21st century. Just why this should be needs some analysis and an examination of the functions and role(s) of universities. Some universities, especially in USA, have recently conducted exercises to achieve this in specific ways that deal with local issues (e.g. Cornell, Harvard, Minnesota, New York, Brown1).
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Besley, T., Peters, M.A. (2013). The Creative University. In: Besley, T., Peters, M.A. (eds) Re-imagining the Creative University for the 21st Century. Creative Education Book Series. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-458-1_1
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