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THE UNIVERSITY AT THE CROSSROAD TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE (2020)

In BOOKS, Edited Books, Highlighted Books by Luc Weber2020

Luc E. Weber and Bert van der Zwaan (eds)
Glion Colloquium series,  Vol. 12, Geneva, 2020

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This twelfth volume of Glion Colloquiums provides a striking kaleidoscopic perspec­ tive of the fast-changing environment of University activities and its consequences for their role and responsibilities. [...]  read more

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THE FUTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY IN A POLARIZING WORLD (2018)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Jean-Philippe Boillat2018

Luc E. Weber and Howard Newby (eds)
Glion Colloquium series, Vol. 11, Geneva, 2018

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This volume provides a fascinating perspective on the challenges facing Research Universities worldwide in an increasingly uncertain future. Breakthroughs in science and technology not only impact on [...]  read more

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UNIVERSITY PRIORITIES AND CONSTRAINTS (2016)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Weber2016

Luc E. Weber and James J. Duderstadt (eds)
Economica, Glion Colloquium Series Nr. 9, London, Paris, Genève (2016)

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Two dozen leaders of the world ‘s most distinguished universities gathered in Glion-above-Montreux, Switzerland, to compare how their institutions best determined their priorities [...]  read more

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PREPARING UNIVERSITIES FOR AN ERA OF CHANGE (2014)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Weber2014

Luc E. Weber and James J. Duderstadt (eds)
Economica, Glion colloquium Series No 8, London, Paris and Geneva, 2014

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The Glion Colloquium has established itself as an influential resource in addressing the challenges, roles and responsibilities of the world’s research universities. This book presents [...]  read more

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GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF UNIVERSITES (2012)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Weber2012

Luc E. Weber and James J. Duderstadt (eds)
Economica, Glion Colloquium Series Nr. 7, London, Paris, Genève, 2012

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Over the past decade, the Glion Colloquium bas established itself as an influential resource in addressing the challenges, roles and responsibilities of the world’s research universities. [...]  read more

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UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOR INNOVATION (2010)

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Luc E. Weber and James J. Duderstadt (eds)
Economica, Glion colloquium Series No 6, London, Paris, Genève (2010)

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ln June 2009, university and industry leaders from around the world gathered in Glion-above-Montreux, Switzerland, for the VU Glion Colloquium to consider the role of research universities [...]  read more

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THE GLOBALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (2008)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Weber2008

The Sixth Glion Colloquium brought together university leaders from around the world in Glion above Montreux, Switzerland, to consider the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities presented to higher education by the emerging global, knowledge-driven economy.

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THE LEGITIMACY OF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION (2007)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Weber2007

Luc E. Weber and Katia Dolgova-Dreyer 

Council of Europe higher education series No.9, Strasbourg, 2007 

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Quality assurance is one of the key topics in the current higher education debate in Europe. In 2005, the ministers involved in the Bologna Process adopted a set of European guidelines for quality [...]  read more

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UNIVERSITY AND BUSINESS PARTNERING FOR THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY (2006)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Weber2006

Luc E. Weber and James J. Duderstadt (eds)
Economica, Glion Colloquium Series Nr. 4, London, Paris, Genève, 2006

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The Fifth Glion Colloquium, held in June 2005 in Switzerland, concerned the key relationship between research universities and the business sector. Participants included university leaders [...]  read more

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THE PUBLIC RESPONSIBILTY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (2005)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Weber2005

Luc E. Weber and Sjur Bergan (eds)

Council of Europe higher education series No.2, Strasbourg, 2005

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Public responsibiloity for higher education and research is a cornerstone of the European university heritage. Yet our societies are changing rapidly, and clinging to old solutions will not further the [...]  read more

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REINVENTING THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY (2004)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Jean-Philippe Boillat2004

Werner Z. Hirsch and Luc E. Weber (eds))
Glion Colloquium series, Vol. 4 Economica, Paris, Londres et Genève, 2004

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The fourth Glion Colloquium, which was held in Glion above Montreux, Switzerland, in June 2003, drew together active university leaders (presi­dents, rectors, vice-chancellors), along [...]  read more

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AS THE WALLS OF ACADEMIA ARE TUMBLING DOWN (2002)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Luc Weber2002

Werner Z. Hirsch and Luc E. Weber (eds)
Economica, Glion Colloquium Series Nr. 2, London, Paris, Genève, 2002

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At its first meeting in 1998, members of the Glion Colloquium identified some major challenges facing universities in the age of the informatlon technology and communication revolution. One [...]  read more

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GOVERNANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION (2001)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Jean-Philippe Boillat2001

Werner Z. Hirsch and Luc E. Weber (eds)
Glion Colloquium series, Vol. 2 Economica, London, Paris, Geneva, 2001

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The fourteen contributions assembled in this book examine the contours and dimensions of university governance in research-intensive universities, seek to develop cogent governance principles [...]  read more

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CHALLENGES FACING HIGHER EDUCATION AT THE MILLENNIUM (1999)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Luc Weber1999

Werner Z. Hirsch and Luc E. Weber (eds)
American Council on Education/Oryx Press and International Association of Universities/Pergamon, 1999

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In Western Europe and North America, higher education, while highly valued and acclaimed by all, faces great challenges at the millennium. Therefore, the academic [...]  read more

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LES FINANCES PUBLIQUES D’UN ETAT FEDERATIF (1992)

In BOOKS, Edited Books by Weber1990

avec Eric Mottu, Rémi Jequier, Philippe Thalmann, Kathrin Cornevin-Pfeiffer et Antonio Manzini Economica, Paris et Genève, 1992

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Les bouleversements qui marquent cette fin de siècle imposent un commentaire approfondi des finances publiques de l’Etat fédératif suisse. Cela se justifie du point [...]  read more

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