Principles for the Playful University

This concluding chapter explores the concept of the Playful University and the principles that constitute it as presented across the 17 chapters of the book. This is done through an analysis of the principles emerging from the three sections - Playful Philosophy, Playful Practice, and Playful Politics. The chapter identifies 11 principles that guide the creation and cultivation of the playful university. The first four principles are philosophical and advocate for openness, diversity, and pluralism of emotions and worldviews. The next three principles are pedagogical and focus on incorporating playfulness into the curriculum and developing a relational pedagogy of care. The last four principles are political and highlight the need for institutional practices that support a playful university. Taken together, these principles present a foundation for opening a conversation on the possibilities of the Playful University.