Choices facing the chums

Article Abstract:

When detailing how its forthcoming research selectivity exercise was to be carried out, the Universities Funding Council said there were no widely agreed decision making criteria that can be used. Although performance indicators, now being widely used in other areas such as the Civil Service, were a possibility, they considered that peer judgement was the most effective and accurate means. Labour Party representatives were concerned that 'chumminess' could have an unfair influence and called for an independent and external body to at least supervise, and preferably carry out, the work.

Planning, State aid to higher education

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A boost for the Nobel tradition

Article Abstract:

Over 40% of 16-19-year-olds in Denmark enter high school, with many expecting to go on to university or a similar institution. However, tight government budgets are making it increasingly difficult to provide funding for higher education, which has traditionally been free of tutor fees. State spending on higher education totals some 700 million pounds sterling a year, plus grants of around 270 million pounds sterling. The number of young people applying for higher education is around 60,000 a year.

Economic aspects, Denmark, Education, Education, Higher, Higher education

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