University in the 21st Century

<p class=ql-align-justify>University has changed dramatically over the last decades. From the spirit of Humboldt that science in itself is the greatest motivator to study and do research we experience a shift towards neoliberalism. Studying became part of something one needs to do to compete on a competitive job market. Research gets more and more influenced by interests of those financing research funds. Digitalization changed the way people interact in a university setting. </p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>This book shows different views regarding university: from being a student becoming an alumnus and then maybe a teacher challenging views on grading and exams to problematic patriarchal structures and problems with creating a new study program. Students alumni researcher and lecturers were invited to join this volume and give unique insights into (post-) university life.</p><p> </p>