World-Class Discipline Development in the United States and the United Kingdom: Current Practices and Experimental Insights

Contemporary Education Frontiers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lulu Qian, Yan Wang, Xu Xujiayi
DOI: 10.18063/cef.v4i1.1279
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Abstract

This paper examines current practices in world-class discipline development at selected institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. It summarizes their distinctive characteristics and successful strategies, aiming to provide insights for China’s “Double First-Class” initiative. Key recommendations include strengthening disciplinary culture; fostering innovation and entrepreneurship; developing distinctive disciplinary strengths; promoting interdisciplinary integration; building a world-class faculty; and increasing strategic investment in discipline development.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Higher Education Governance and Development Research Science and Academia Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration

Publication details

Journal / source
Contemporary Education Frontiers
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
105–111
Publication date
26 January 2026
Language
EN