European universities: re-form or die; but what about Canada?

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European universities: re-form or die; but what about Canada?

by Tony Bates - Other on 02/20/2012 06:39 PM 1 comment , 414 views
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Grove, J. (2012) Long, cold financial winter lies ahead for Europe’s academy Times Higher Education, February 9 What’s happening in Europe This is a really depressing, bad news item. Especially in the PIIGS (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain), universities are facing budget cuts in the region of 20% in the next year or so. [...]You must be a registered member of edu1world to view or comment on this post. If you are an edu1world member, please login. Membership to edu1world is free to all who work and serve in the higher education community. Join us today! Click on Register to become an edu1world member. Register .

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