‘Regional Universities’ and Pedagogy

Download or read book ‘Regional Universities’ and Pedagogy written by Gigliola Paviotti and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the issue of graduate employability in rural labour markets. European higher education institutions are expected to be crucial players in terms of regional innovation, contributing through research, education and formation of human capital. The author asks how this role be played out equally in urban and rural areas. In rural areas, the most educated young members of society often find it impossible to contribute to the local economy and feel forced to seek better prospects in urban centres. The author examines the roles of higher education in rural centres, as well as the transitions from education to work by taking the point of view of students and graduates. Finally, the book offers advice for pedagogies that support the increase of employability potential for rural economies.