Missing from UNESCO's Roadmap for the Future

The Research Mission of Universities

Authors

  • Philip G. Altbach Center for International Higher Education, Boston College
  • Hans de Wit Center for International Higher Education, Boston College

Keywords:

UNESCO, research mission, Roadmap, World Higher Education Conference

Abstract

The 2022 UNESCO Roadmap for the Future only marginally mentions research—while this is a central mission of universities. It is entirely appropriate for most universities to focus mainly on teaching and applied service to society and the economy. Yet, while research-intensive universities only are a small minority worldwide, they are immensely important to global science and innovation. Their function and role do not deserve to be ignored by UNESCO.

Author Biographies

Philip G. Altbach, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College

Philip G. Altbach is research professor and distinguished fellow at the Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, US. Email: altbach@bc.edu

Hans de Wit, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College

Hans de Wit is professor emeritus anddistinguished fellow at the Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, US. Email: dewitj@bc.edu

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Published

2022-10-11

How to Cite

Philip, A. ., & de Wit, H. (2022). Missing from UNESCO’s Roadmap for the Future: The Research Mission of Universities. International Higher Education, (112), 13–14. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/15733

Issue

No. 112 (2022): Fall Issue

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