Professor Chris Brink was Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University from 2007 till 2016 and previously held senior positions in universities across the world. A distinguished academic and a member of the Russell Group and the National Equality Challenge Unit boards, Professor Brink is a champion of the idea of a civic university.

"This is a profoundly original and inspirational book, written with erudition, wit and uncompromising integrity. It is a joy to read." Nicola DandridgeChief Executive, Office for Students

• Prologue; 1.The Standard Model University; 2. Rankings and League Tables;3. Quality in Higher Education;4. Tales of Quality, Equality and Diversity;5. Rank Order of Worth; 6. Linear Thinking;7. Another Dimension;8. Ideas of a World-class Civic University.