The Role of Universities in the Modern Economy

The IWA National Eisteddfod Lecture 2001 was given by Professor Deian Hopkin

In a fascinating critique of the role of contemporary higher education Professor Deian Hopkin examines the function of universities in regenerating their local economies and stimulating enterprise.

Within the wider UK, European and global contexts, he examines the prospects facing Universities in Wales and the realistic options available to them to meet the challenges of the coming decade. Of four identities open to Universities in the modern age he states that Welsh Universities must become entrepreneurial in their outlook.

Professor Deian Hopkin is the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of South Bank University. Born and educated in Wales, he taught History at Aberystwyth until 1992 when he became a Dean, later Vice-Provost, of London Guildhall University.

This book is published by the Welsh Academic Press.

For further information contact IWA Director John Osmond on 029 2057 5511