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AuthorAlyafei, Khalifa
AuthorMalkawi, Asma H.
Available date2024-04-03T06:37:42Z
Publication Date2024-01-01
Publication NameCompare
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03057925.2024.2307555
CitationKhalifa Alyafei & Asma H. Malkawi (30 Jan 2024): The role of social networks in the formation of transnational higher education partnership: a case study of a British university and a Qatari education institute, Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, DOI: 10.1080/03057925.2024.2307555
ISSN03057925
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/53860
AbstractTransnational higher education (TNE) became the dominant higher education arrangement in the Middle East. This article reports on the role of individuals in setting up TNE partnerships between a Qatari educational institute (A) and a British university (B). It aims to understand ‘How do the individual relationship dynamics shape the establishment of a TNE partnership between (A and B)?’ we interviewed Six individuals who participated in the establishment of the partnership, and analysed the data thematically. The theories of ‘Social Capital’ and ‘the Strength of Weak Ties’ enabled us to understand the findings that revealed three main themes: Social Networks, Trusted Friendship, and Shared Benefits. The study could offer higher education administrators, policymakers, and practitioners valuable insights into the importance of social networks.
SponsorPleased to acknowledge the contribution of Janja Komljenovic and Richard Budd at Lancaster University In supporting the development of this study. Open Access funding provided by the Qatar National Library.
Languageen
PublisherTaylor and Francis Group
Subjectpartnerships
Qatar
social networks
Transnational higher education
UK
TitleThe role of social networks in the formation of transnational higher education partnership: a case study of a British university and a Qatari education institute
TypeArticle
dc.accessType Open Access


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