European higher education funding
Peer review panels will be overwhelmed unless longer restrictions on reapplying are introduced, according to Maria Leptin
New measures only offer temporary relief as state resources fail to keep pace with rising student numbers and increased costs, say leaders
New health and welfare payments mandated in country’s budget will leave institutions ‘unable to fulfil their mission’, scholars say
D66 election victory encouraging, sector leaders say, but financial and demographic pressures remain
Student fees to drop by €500 – but end of €1,000 government contribution means total payment will rise
Reduction in inflation compensation adds to pressures on higher education and research, universities say
Finland’s decision to charge students changed composition of intakes, with those who did come increasing workloads to avoid extra costs, study finds
Government urged to address shortfall in funding for Irish universities ‘immediately’ amid high staff-student ratios
Fears recent tuition fee hike for ‘oversaturated’ subjects will limit access but improvements in autonomy and accreditation hailed
