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Jonathan Williams

Jonathan Williams

Research Area Governance in Higher Education and Science
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Jonathan Williams is a doctoral researcher studying the design and evaluation of policy interventions to strengthen academic quality and relevance in higher education systems. As an independent researcher, Jonathan has authored or contributed to work by the OECD, the World Bank, UNESCO, and SIRIS Academic. Jonathan was previously the Vice President and Director of Research at Higher Education Strategy Associates, and the Executive Director of Students Nova Scotia. Jonathan is a Knox Fellow, with an MPP from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

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Geopolitics and science in Sub-Saharan Africa - The regional approach of the African Centres of Excellence.

Williams, J. (2024, März).
Geopolitics and science in Sub-Saharan Africa - The regional approach of the African Centres of Excellence. Vortrag auf dem Symposium Rethinking the geopolitics of higher education, Centre for Global Higher Education, London, United Kingdom.
Abstract

The African Centers of Excellence (ACE) programs of the World Bank have provided a mix of loans and grants to higher education institutions (HEIs) in 20 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These capacity development programs have aimed to foster research excellence, and supported academic departments have indeed expanded and improved their research production, post-graduate programs, scientific infrastructure, and engagement in international networks. The presentation provided an overview of the programs' regional logic, their results, and considerations for the further development of regional science in the sub-continent.

Demographic declines and higher education - Insights from international experience.

Williams, J. (2024, Februar).
Demographic declines and higher education - Insights from international experience. Impulsvortrag auf der Konferenz Development of first semester numbers - dealing with a new normal, Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung.
Abstract

The keynote presentation provided an overview of trends in demographics and enrolments for a selection of comparator countries of Germany, with special emphasis on countries experiencing demographic declines. The evidence provided insights on possible pathways for Germany to respond to its falling numbers of young people transitioning into higher education.

Student finance in low and middle-income countries.

Williams, J. (2024, Januar).
Student finance in low and middle-income countries. Vortrag auf dem Workshop Student funding: new insights into tackling the challenges ahead, Centre for Global Higher Education, London, United Kingdom.
Abstract

The presentation provided an overview of patterns in student finance in developing countries - i.e., countries outside of the OECD. Data related to fees at public higher education institutions and government student financial aid, including discussing shares of fee-payers or financial aid recipients, and average amounts of fees or financial aid.

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