Academic Drift in China’s Universities of Applied Technology

Authors

  • Wei Jing
  • Anthony Welch

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2018.0.10544

Keywords:

China, academic drift, industry collaboration, paradox of innovation

Abstract

The priority attached to innovation in China means that its universities are seen as a major pillar of innovation. But with respect to the new Universities of Applied Technology (UATs), their original mission of strengthening industry collaboration is subverted by the persistence of perverse incentives, which
make them emulate research universities rather than fulfil their original purpose.

Author Biographies

Wei Jing

PhD candidate at the School of Education, Tianjin University, China.

Anthony Welch

Anthony Welch is professor of education, School of Education & Social Work, University of Sydney, Australia.

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Published

2018-06-11

How to Cite

Jing, W., & Welch, A. (2018). Academic Drift in China’s Universities of Applied Technology. International Higher Education, 94, 30–31. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2018.0.10544

Issue

Vol. 94 (2018)

Section

Countries and Regions

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