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Peter Maassen is a Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Oslo. His work focuses on higher education governance, institutional autonomy, and the intersection of policy and organizational practices. He has contributed extensively to understanding university reforms, quality assurance mechanisms, and the evolving role of universities in global and European contexts.
His research interests span Higher Education, University Governance, Institutional Autonomy, and European Higher Education. He investigates how universities adapt to external pressures while maintaining internal coherence, with a particular emphasis on policy-driven changes and their implications for academic freedom and organizational structures.
Maassen's recent publications analyze academic freedom in the European Union, knowledge transfer strategies, and the democratic responsibilities of higher education institutions. His work often explores the tension between excellence and diversity in university systems, particularly in China and the Western Balkans.
He has received the Faculty of Education's prize for excellence in teaching and serves as Head of the Higher Education Development Association (HEDDA). His collaborations with researchers like Bjørn Stensaker and Mari Elken have produced significant insights into university alliances and quality management practices.
Maassen is affiliated with the research group Knowledge, Learning and Governance (HEDWORK), which examines higher education's role in societal and organizational contexts. His career includes visiting positions at institutions like the Centre of Advanced Studies in Oslo and Stellenbosch University in South Africa.
