This open-access work examines how governance, evaluation, and knowledge intersect in Swedish higher education. Based on empirical studies, it reveals how quality assurance reforms, professional “qualocrats,” and European policy influence university practices and portray knowledge as a central tool of governance
This open-access book examines the intricate relationships between governance, evaluation, and knowledge within Swedish higher education. It delves into the origins, logics, and mechanisms of evaluation and quality assurance reforms, analyzing their dynamic interactions with institutional, national, and European policy contexts. Through extensive empirical studies, the chapters provide detailed…