Includes bibliographical references and index.

Higher education: Change, churn and challenges -- Changing notions of risk: The realities of studying in a post-92 university -- Transitioning from higher education stories from students in a STEM discipline -- 'Academics online': Self promotion, competition and celebrification -- 'Higher standards and better informed students or false promises and 'gaming' the system?': Competition, metrics and the consumerism of students in UK higher education -- Weaving through the Web: How students navigate information online in the twenty-first century -- Academic diversity and its implications for teaching and learning -- Let's keep it casual? Rising precarity and acts of resistance in UK universities -- Meanings, models and muddles: Two tales of the pursuit of teaching excellence -- Mental health and wellbeing in higher education -- The development of knowledge in the modern and postmodern universities -- Disability, diversity and inclusive placement learning -- How to promote real equality in higher education -- Higher education: Contemplating the contradictions, complexities and challenges.

This book sounds like a valuable resource for Education Studies students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of contemporary issues, policies, and practices in Higher Education. It's unique in its approach and structure, incorporating perspectives from experienced academics, teachers, and students.
The book covers a wide range of topics, from the mental health crisis on university campuses to the role of technology in teaching and academic celebrification. It also addresses important issues around disability, diversity, and inclusive placement learning.
One of the strengths of the book is the inclusion of discussion points, research tasks, and suggestions for further reading in each chapter. This not only helps students to deepen their understanding of the topics covered, but also encourages them to engage critically with the material and to pursue their own research interests.
Overall, it seems like Understanding Contemporary Issues in Higher Education is a well-rounded and thought-provoking resource for Education Studies students who are interested in exploring the complexities of Higher Education today.

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