Purpose – The purpose of this paper is twofold: the first aim is theoretical – to review extant literature on academic social networks, while considering current limitations and potential avenues for future research; the second objective is practical – to introduce an illustrative...

Purpose In parallel with technological developments, mobile devices have become an important part of our daily lives. Nowadays, people, particularly generation Z, actively engage with the Internet and mobile technologies, including smartphones. The new technologies have also made electronic...

Purpose Selfie is a popular self-expression platform to visually communicate and represent individual thoughts, beliefs, and creativity. However, not much has been investigated about selifie's pedagogical impact when used as an educational tool. Therefore, the authors seek to explore students'...

Purpose – Higher education (HE) in the UK has recently suffered financial pressure due to reduced central funding, and the requirement to widen student access. The estate is typically the second highest revenue expense and is an obvious target for efficiency gains. Sector‐wide statistics...

Purpose – This paper aims to identify changes occurring within the property professions and at the same time focus on the changing structures of the tertiary education sector in Australia and how both of these will influence property/real estate education and research into the future....

Considers the feasibility study of environmental improvements carried out at Treforest, Mid‐Glamorgan, involving direct higher education participation. Discusses the funding for the study, the study itself, the problems, priority proposals, and implementation. Concludes that the study has...

Cites the case of Sheffield City Polytechnic′s building and development partnership as a successful outcome of following the guideline set down by the Polytechnics and College Funding Council (PCFC). Examines the Polytechnic′s radical, primarily self‐financed strategy to provide the...

Higher education institutions face ongoing accommodation problems. Considers a methodology that could assist decision makers in the identification and preliminary evaluation of various accommodation options. Identifies three key stages: specification of objectives; identification of options; and...

Illustrates, through review, the apparent success of science parks, which, despite increased occupancy and investment levels, remain dependent on public‐sector support. Highlights characteristics, which both contribute to such success and distinguish this form of development from other forms...

Considers the change in the professional practice of landed property management, in the light of increased involvement in the field by management consultants, accountants and financial institutions. Reviews the role and importance of academic estate managers in benefiting both students and the...