Higher education research institutes in Chinese universities

Initially emerged in 1978, higher education research institutes (HERIs) in Mainland China have experienced rapid expansion and have become a major force in higher education reform in the last three decades. The development of these research institutes is closely related to the substantive growth of...

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Published inStudies in higher education (Dorchester-on-Thames) Vol. 39; no. 8; pp. 1488 - 1498
Main Authors Wang, Qi, Liu, Nian Cai
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 14.09.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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China
Colleges & universities
Consultation Programs
Education reform
Education systems
Educational Change
Educational Cooperation
Educational Development
Educational History
Educational Quality
Educational Research
Exchange Programs
Foreign Countries
Higher Education
higher education research institute
Institutional Characteristics
Institutional Research
Organizational Objectives
Performance Factors
Quality Assurance
Reform
Research and Development Centers
Tertiary education
Universities
China
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Summary:Initially emerged in 1978, higher education research institutes (HERIs) in Mainland China have experienced rapid expansion and have become a major force in higher education reform in the last three decades. The development of these research institutes is closely related to the substantive growth of the higher education system itself as well as research development. This article outlines the trajectory of HERIs' growth in Mainland China, from its history through to its current development. This article also provides an overview of these institutes' roles and functions, as well as exploring future developmental trends and challenges facing them.
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ISSN:0307-5079
1470-174X
DOI:10.1080/03075079.2014.949544