Building excellence in higher education : Singapore's experience

Introduction -- Part 1. The Evolution of the Universities in Singapore. The development of Singapore's universities until 1990 -- Building universities for a knowledge economy -- Part 2. The Main Drivers of Success. Fit for purpose -- Ample research funding for universities -- Governance -- The autonomous university and its impact on diversity -- Active and adaptive learning from partners -- Flexibility and quality in implementation -- Part 3. The Future. The changing context and how universities can respond -- The challenge of continuing education -- From R&D to innovation.