Позитивные изменения. Том 3, № 3 (2023). Positive changes. Volume 3, Issue 3 (2023)

TREND 8: INTERACTION BETWEEN UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND URBAN COMMUNITIES

University campuses are envisioned as dynamic, social, and cultural hubs with the potential to significantly influence urban communities. Research in this domain aims to identify opportunities for universities to enhance urban environments, cultivate partnerships, and contribute to socio-economic progress.

Interaction between universities and urban communities can take diverse forms, including the organization of public events, granting local residents access to university resources, and establishing hubs of near-university activity. Researchers employ investigative approaches to assess the potential of university campuses, their role in environmental development, and the optimization of their interactions with urban communities (Vinogradova, Ivanova & Blinova, 2023; Afanasyeva & Bozhinov, 2023).

Within the university environment, students encounter a mosaic of ideas, perspectives, and cultural values. Educational work aid students in shaping their own values, making independent decisions, and respecting diverse viewpoints.

In addition to the eight research trends delineated, three specific themes have also been identified. These themes, in our view, represent important discourse directions for the exploration of the third mission concept, distinct from the aforementioned trends.