1. Policy assumptions and future scenarios
Gareth Parry
University of Sheffield

2. The assumptive architecture
Separation by level of learning
Separation by type of institution
Control and containment by sector

3. The policy turn Short-cycle (shared) mission
Semi-compulsory partnerships
Cross-sector mergers
Growth expectations

4. The strategy requirement
On higher education
For quality reviews
For awarding powers
On widening participation

5. The scenario challenge
‘slow adaptation to change’
‘market-driven and competitive’
‘employer-driven flexible learning’
(Universities UK 2008)