- L’università su misura
- Stefano Becucci, Agnese Desideri, Sandro Landucci, Silvia Pezzoli
Tra autonomia e centralizzazione. Il sistema universitario spagnolo
- Stefano Becucci
- Agnese Desideri
- Sandro Landucci
- Silvia Pezzoli
- © 2025 Author(s) |
- CC BY 4.0
- DOI: 10.36253/979-12-215-0803-1.05
This chapter examines the transformation of the Spanish university system, emphasizing its harmonization with the European Higher Education Area. It explores the tensions between university autonomy and state centralization, as well as between academic education and the demands of the labor market. The analysis begins in the post-Franco era, reviewing the main reform laws and the mechanisms of governance, accreditation, and career progression established through national and regional evaluation agencies. The challenges of internationalization and the development of the “third mission” are also discussed as key factors in strengthening the social role of universities.
- Keywords:
- Autonomy vs Centralization,
- Evaluation,
- Internationalization,
- Governance,
- Spain,
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Chapter Information
Chapter Title
Tra autonomia e centralizzazione. Il sistema universitario spagnolo
Authors
Stefano Becucci, Agnese Desideri, Sandro Landucci, Silvia Pezzoli
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0803-1.05
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2025
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Book Title
L’università su misura
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Governance, valutazione e ranking in quattro paesi europei
Authors
Stefano Becucci, Agnese Desideri, Sandro Landucci, Silvia Pezzoli
Peer Reviewed
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164
Publication Year
2025
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© 2025 Author(s)
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Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0803-1
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Studi e saggi
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2704-6478
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