By employing a generational analysis, this book offers an original approach to the study of education and socialisation which will fill a gap in the literature, addressing critical issues around Higher Education.

The twenty-first century has witnessed significant changes to the structures and policies framing Higher Education. But how do these changes in the norms, values and extent of higher education shape the generation now coming of age?

Employing a generational analysis, this book offers an original approach to the study of education. It explores the qualitative dimensions of the relationship between academics and students and examines wider issues of culture and socialisation , from tuition fees and student mental health to social mobility and employment. This is a timely contribution to current debates about the University  and an invaluable resource for those interested in education, youth, and intergenerational relations.