The role and power of individuals in building a caring European post-pandemic higher education

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Abstract In this article, we explore the European post-pandemic higher education. Drawing from our research and experiences in Finnish and Irish higher education systems, we discuss how the post-pandemic higher education might, ideally, look. We base our work on the concepts of care and power-as-empowerment and influence . First, we envision an ideal post-pandemic university, inspired by previous literature. We then problematise the role of individual academics in shaping the university, acknowledging the limitations of individual efforts. Empirically, we draw on existing research on COVID-19 and care, our own work, and experiences of working in several European universities before, during, and after the pandemic. Our article balances between hope and despair about higher education's future, emphasising the importance of collectively working towards creating a more sustainable, respectful and caring university.

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