英国罗素大学集团发展契机与面临的危机

The Opportunities and Crisis of The Russell Group in United Kingdom

为了整合高等教育资源并推动大学的进一步发展,英国24所顶尖高校结盟而组建了"罗素大学集团"。本研究从该集团发展面临的契机及危机着手,对大学联合团体的动向与特点进行了剖析。一方面罗素大学集团教育成果丰硕、声望较高,另一方面罗素大学集团制定了清晰的发展战略规划,加之与其他团体的积极合作,进而一直处在发展之中。与此同时,罗素大学集团也面临来自国内外的质疑与挑战。当前,全球高等教育系统逐渐走入"相互融合"的进程,对罗素大学集团的探讨对高等院校联盟的发展进程有着一定的启示意义,也对我国探索出一条院校联盟的新型路线具有启示作用。

As the most strikingly distinguished Universities Alliance in the country, the Russell Group has placed a tremendous significant role in the nation. According to detailed statistics and deeper exploration, there are multidimensional opportunities and crisis for Russell Group. The reputation of high quality, the abundant educational policies and the effective co-operations with local communities provide the opportunities of Russell Group. At the same time, the Russell Group faces various crises as well, such as tight financial budget and the challenges from the overseas. As for other countries in the same context, it is necessary to learn from Russell Group in order to facilitate alliance in higher education development practically or theoretically.