TROIKA!: THE REMARKABLE ASCENT OF A GREAT GLOBAL UNIVERSITY, NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE, 2003-2017

Tony Mayer, Guaning Su, Bertil Andersson, et al.

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World Scientific Publishing Company 

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Beschreibung

This book provides a personal history of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and its remarkable rise, starting from 2003, into the ranks of the top universities in the world as a leading Asian university and the youngest (less than 50 years old) to have achieved this status. It describes the role of the leadership team of Su Guaning, Haresh Shah, and Bertil Andersson, which together formed the 'Troika'. It provides a record of NTU's growth and how it came about through a root and branch reform of the university executed, with the support of the Singapore Government and the NTU Board of Trustees, by the Troika, to become such a prominent academic institution. Contents:

• Foreword I
• Foreword II
• Preface
• About the Authors
• Acknowledgements
• List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Base Camp — Setting The Scene:
  • The Starting Point for Change
  • From Third World to First — Singapore's Higher Education and Research
  • Nanyang Technological University — Its Early History and Evolution
  • A Farewell to Arms — Guaning's Tale
  • An 'Earth-Shaking' Trajectory from California to Singapore — Haresh's Tale
  • From the Arctic to the Equator: A Viking's Journey — Bertil's Tale
• Plotting the Route:
  • Troika: The Council of Three
  • Academic Governance Evolution and Reform
  • Developing the Strategic Plan
  • The Chinese Connection
• The Ascent:
  • Restructuring the University
  • Finance and Budgetary Reform
  • Reforming Education — Producing the Graduates of the Future
  • Elephants and Gazelles: The People Factor
  • A Unique Medical School
  • The Research Powerhouse Part 1: The Big Picture
  • The Research Powerhouse Part 2: Systems, Structures and Quality
  • Ranking and Reputation
  • Communicating with and Serving the Society
  • The University in a Tropical Garden
  • A Great Global University: Taking NTU to the World
• Peaks Ahead:
  • Unfinished Business — Future Challenges in an Uncertain World
• Appendices
• Bibliography
• Index

Readership: Academic leaders and managers worldwide; Asian educationalists and policy-makers; Singapore public.Nanyang Technological University;University History;Academic Leadership and Management;Singapore;Higher Education;ASEAN Universities;Asian DevelopmentThe book tells a fascinating journey from the early history to the future challenges facing one of the most successful young universities in South-East Asia, covering the period of 2003 to 2017. The three influential authors were actively and intimately involved in laying the foundations for restructuring the educational system and turning NTU into a research powerhouse. They offer precious insights into the strategic thinking and the sometimes difficult decisions behind the rise in the world's top university rankings, highlighting the role of a forward-looking global university in the wider context of Singapore's future.' - Helga NowotnyProfessor emerita ETH ZurichFormer President of the European Research Council

'The narrative of the development of a university in Singapore in this book is like a mirror of the incredible development of Singapore from a city like many others in Asia in the 50's and 60's of the 20th century, poorer than Manila, to today's city state — a powerhouse in financial issues, in ideas, business models and well-being (including the pandemic). Reading and analysing the excellently presented large amount of facts, figures and ideas in this book is a must for all those who are interested to learn how Asia, Europe and the USA might join in common efforts to steer the future of our globe. And be amazed by a lot of interesting additional information which will surprise you: Could you ever believe that such a scientifically and technologically relevant institution, Nanyang Technological University, belongs to the 15 most beautiful campuses in the world? Enjoy reading! ' - Dr Christian PatermannFormer Director, Directorate-General for Research & InnovationEuropean Commission, Brussels

'This excellent book is a timely review of the short, but dynamic history of Nanyang Technological University. In just 18 years it has gone from young start-up to being one of the top 50 universities in the world. It now sits alongside universities which have been in business for hundreds of years. It has done this by growing and attracting world-renowned researchers and teachers. It has also had a strong focus on new and emerging technologies; NTU is number three in the world for quality publications in Artificial Intelligence. Another thing that makes NTU exceptional and justifies its high score, is a strong focus on business and industry, leading to excellent industrial engagement and a strong thread of 'use-inspired research'. The Rolls-Royce@NTU Corporate Lab with which I was involved is a typical example and had over 300 top-level researchers and technical experts working on the research programme. It was the first of its kind, but many other major companies have followed this model. The three drivers give us a fascinating personal insight into their own contribution in each phase of the University's foundation and growth. I am sure you will enjoy reading their wonderful stories and the amazing history of this great, modern university.' - Professor Ric ParkerFormer Director of Research and Technology, Rolls-Royce Group

Key Features:

• It is on the history of the rise of a unique Asian institution into a World leading position
• The book provides a guide for university leadership as to how to undertake and implement reforms
• It is especially relevant to the university leaderships in Asia, particularly China and other parts of the World

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