Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

I'm not sure how good of an example Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates is, but to my mind they're at l;east saying the right things about migrating the university from an ivory tower to the community it serves. "To foster genuine openness to the world outside, Ajman University (AU) has removed the physical barriers around our perimeter... Community members will soon gain access to even more spaces at AU, including the library, the industry incubator, the innovation hub, and athletic facilities... the most significant measure of Ajman University's success will be our ability to foster social change and nurture the changemakers who will drive it forward." 

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