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Higher Education in the Island States of Oceania

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The chapter reflects upon the history and development of higher education in the island states of Oceania, while documenting the nature, achievements, and challenges of changing contemporary provision. Particular attention is given to an interrogation of the influence of international agendas on developments within the sector; an analysis of research and pedagogic priorities articulated within the region; an awareness of enduring sociopolitical tensions; and an exploration of related environmental, cultural, and epistemological implications for the higher education sector. In doing so, the chapter draws upon the potential of combined insider–outsider positionings grounded in respect for context sensitivity and oceanic cultures and values.

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  • Oceania
  • Higher Education
  • University of the South Pacific
  • Pacific cultures knowledge

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  1. The University of the South Pacific, Tonga, Tonga

    Seu’ula Johansson-Fua

  2. University of Bristol, Bristol, UK

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    Prof. Wing On Lee

  2. School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

    Prof. Phillip Brown

  3. Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

    Prof. A. Lin Goodwin

  4. Institute of Education, University College London, London, UK

    Prof. Andy Green

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    Anthony Welch

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Johansson-Fua, S., Crossley, M. (2022). Higher Education in the Island States of Oceania. In: Lee, W.O., Brown, P., Goodwin, A.L., Green, A. (eds) International Handbook on Education Development in Asia-Pacific. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2327-1_89-1

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