Conclusion Knowing Better: The Challenge for Universities

This chapter summarises the main contributions of the book: first, that epistemic justice is fundamental to social justice; second, in offering critical insights for others working towards epistemic justice; and third, in exemplifying how academics have worked towards epistemic justice in a range of disciplinary, geographical and cultural contexts. It concludes by presenting a challenge for leaders in the sector to address epistemic marginalisation and to consider how their institution reflects and works with all communities in its hinterland. It advocates strategic consideration of how teaching and research processes can support these communities to identify and meet their own important interests and objectives. Finally, it calls for a shift from excessive bureaucratic management to courageous and just leadership.