The volume Reform of higher education in Europe is published in celebration of CHEPS 25th anniversary. All contributors to this book are working at CHEPS, and bring their extensive knowledge of the deep-seated reforms and changes to the field of higher education and research over the last 25 years. The chapters are each devoted to a detailed policy analysis deeply rooted in CHEPS quarter-century programme of theoretical and empirical research.

Some contributions cover key themes of concern since CHEPS early years, including state-university relationships, quality assurance and funding. Other...