{"product_id":"community-university-engagement-and-praxis-knocking-on-the-door-of-the-ivory-tower-hardcover","title":"Community-University Engagement and PRAXIS: Knocking on the Door of the Ivory Tower - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Anthony D. Abenir\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eInnocent H. Abubakar\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eFrederique Demeijer\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversities have challenging times ahead: the demands of a global student, new technology, employers wanting work-ready graduates and shifting ideologies that influence who holds and creates knowledge. The role of a university as a civic institution becomes increasingly contested. How can and should universities engage with communities to create lasting social impact?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This collection offers global perspectives on community-university engagement, highlighting innovative approaches to co-production, participatory research and collaboration with stakeholders beyond academia. The book explores the challenges and successes of partnership working, demystifying the university's role beyond teaching, positioning it as an anchor institution that can drive social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKush May-Chahal is Director of Training Services, Stop Hate UK and formerly Senior Research Fellow at Birmingham City University. His research, training and knowledge exchange activities include community engagement, hate crime and equality, diversity and inclusion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Floor Mijland is a teacher, researcher and maker in spaces between different disciplines in the Netherlands. Her interests include interdisciplinarity, and connecting people, knowledges and experiences with HEI and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Saskia Postema is Project Manager Challenge-Based Education at Delft University of Technology. She is experienced in education innovation, particularly promoting transdisciplinary, cross-boundary education and civic engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520129536248,"sku":"9781447376712","price":195.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/oOowqm2F3Y9781447376712.webp?v=1789541502","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/community-university-engagement-and-praxis-knocking-on-the-door-of-the-ivory-tower-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}