Academics call for cuts in 'quality.' (Australian academics debate education)
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Australian academics and vice chancellors are debating a quality assurance project set up by the federal government. The vice chancellors want the scheme to run for a third year, while academics are seeking to divert funds to secure more places for students. The vice chancellors fear that opposition from academics may lead the government to abandon the scheme as part of a move to reduce spending on higher education. There is also speculation that funds could be switched to research infrastructure.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1995
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goodbye to the good times. (Australia)
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The new Australian conservative government plans major cuts on all public expenditure, and universities are particularly concerned, with various lobby groups joining forces. There are hints that higher education expenditure could be reduced by as much as 12%, or as little as 2%. There are arguments that full research funding should return to the major institutions, after attempts to divert money to small universities in an attempt to create a strong research base has failed.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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