Transform: The Journal of Engaged Scholarship Volume 9, Issue 2 Available Now

The latest issue of Transform: The Journal of Engaged Scholarship (Vol. 9, Issue 2, November 2025) is now available. In his editorial, Dr Matthew Pink reflects on the evolving role of Australian universities in turbulent times, asking what it means for institutions to earn and deliver on their social license. He explores how universities can balance the disruptive rise of artificial intelligence with the enduring value of authentic intelligence—the uniquely human capacities for empathy, ethical reasoning, collaboration, and critical self-awareness.

This issue brings together timely perspectives on universities as civic institutions, the challenges of sector contraction, and the opportunities offered by frameworks such as the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Readers will find thought-provoking pieces on ungrading and humanising pedagogy, case studies of collaborative partnerships, and a review of Reenvisioning Academic Engagement, which highlights the importance of academic citizenship in strengthening social license.

With contributions from leading voices across the sector, this edition underscores how community-engaged approaches and authentic intelligence can help universities thrive amidst disruption and remain vital to society.