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Nested tensions and interwoven dilemmas in higher education: the view from the Nordic countries

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  • Rómulo Pinheiro
  • Lars Geschwind
  • Timo Aarrevaara

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This paper reflects on the challenges facing European higher education by investigating current dynamics across three national systems: Norway, Sweden and Finland. We identify four sets of tensions permeating current dynamics across the region, and link those to a series of dilemmas facing European universities more broadly. The paper demonstrates that there is a complex interplay between the so-called ‘nested tensions’ and different types of internal and external pressures. We conclude by providing a set of policy recommendations as well as suggestions for future research inquiries.

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  • Rómulo Pinheiro & Lars Geschwind & Timo Aarrevaara, 2014. "Nested tensions and interwoven dilemmas in higher education: the view from the Nordic countries," Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 7(2), pages 233-250.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:cjrecs:v:7:y:2014:i:2:p:233-250.
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    1. Eugenia Perez Vico & Sylvia Schwaag Serger & Emily Wise & Mats Benner, 2017. "Knowledge Triangle Configurations at Three Swedish Universities," Foresight and STI Governance (Foresight-Russia till No. 3/2015), National Research University Higher School of Economics, vol. 11(2), pages 68-82.
    2. Annina Lattu & Yuzhuo Cai, 2020. "Tensions in the Sustainability of Higher Education—The Case of Finnish Universities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(5), pages 1-15, March.

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