The Transformation of the Academic Profession

The far-reaching changes and reforms in Higher Education over the last two decades have also left their marks on the academic profession. With universities striving to position themselves in an increasingly competitive market situation, market-oriented forms of governance have been introduced and stronger internal management structures challenged the once “donnish dominion” of scholars. As a response to growing societal demands for relevance and more direct “return on investment” the funding regimes have changed and financial resources are increasingly allocated according to – measurable – performance.