University students' unions: changing functions, a UK and comparative perspective

Guan, Lu, Cole, Michael ORCID: 0000-0003-1312-5059 and Worthington, Frank (2016) University students' unions: changing functions, a UK and comparative perspective. STUDIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 41 (12). pp. 2095-2109.

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Abstract

In this article, we consider the functions of students' unions (SUs) through a UK case study. First, a functional classification of educational representation; wider representation; delivery of commercial services and faciliating a student community is outlined. Second, we specify a theoretical framework in terms of neo-liberalism and therapeutic ideas of education. Third, we discuss recent SU functional changes. Fourth, we interpret those changes through the theories outlined above. Our contribution to scholarship is threefold; first we study the evolution of UK SUs. Second, we apply theory to interpret these changes. Third, we generate findings that could be applied to develop a comparative international literature.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	student participation, student attitudes, student support, student voice, student volunteering
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	27 Apr 2016 16:30
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2023 15:52
DOI:	10.1080/03075079.2015.1010076
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3000673