It is a pleasure to share with you the news that the Special Issue from the CHER 2023 Conference has been published in the European Journal of Higher Education.

This Special Issue publishes a selection of articles presented at the CHER 35th Annual Conference, hosted by the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), and it is edited by Barbara Sporn and Ana Godonoga. European Journal of Higher Education, Volume 14, Issue sup1, October 2024 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online.  

Abstract of the Introduction by the Editors, Barbara Sporn and Ana Godonoga:

 Higher education institutions (HEIs) can be considered both objects and subjects of societal change. They are impacted by transformations in society, including technological advancement, climate change, demographic shifts, and geopolitical tensions, but they are also in a position to create a positive impact on society. This requires HEIs to adapt to changing external contexts, which has implications for how education and research activities are designed and implemented, and how organisational structures and practices are reconfigured to strengthen linkages between universities and society. How higher education adapts to multiple and often conflicting demands and how through adaptation, HEIs can become more active change agents in society were of central interest to the 2023 CHER (Consortium of Higher Education Researchers) Conference and this special issue. The seven contributions presented herein provide a contemporary account on adaptation and impact in European higher education drawing on diverse theoretical perspectives, empirical data, and geographical contexts.