12 May 2015
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Research programs take a hit as universities and students left in policy limbo.
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Some positives, but uncertainty remains.
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IRU supports the Government’s determination to continue with its plan for major reform of higher education. This requires a major change in approach to develop a package that can gain the needed parliamentary support. This will not be possible for introduction in 2016.
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Hidden behind all the hyperbole – cutting research funds is a step too far.
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