A Baffling Budget Dashes Hopes for Dramatic Change in Higher Education
“In June, a new dawn broke for universities. They finally had a government department for themselves – a seat at the cabinet table – and a real chance of concrete reform for the sector. And, on the whole, summer had been a hopeful time for the sector. Higher Education Minister Simon Harris had proven an energetic figure, indicating that he felt higher education needed to be rejigged – and that funding was a priority …” (more)
[Cormac Watson, University Times, 13 October]
Tags: Budget, IUA, maintenance grants, Simon Harris, SUSI