UCU poll: University research changes could drive academics abroad
Date posted: 12 Jan 2010
Changes to the higher education sector''s research funding system could drive some academics overseas, new research has revealed.
According to poll results published by the University and College Union (UCU), as many as 35 per cent of those queried in the survey might look into this option due to plans to alter funding for research which is of a speculative nature.
Changes to the higher education sector''s research funding system could drive some academics overseas, new research has revealed.
According to poll results published by the University and College Union (UCU), as many as 35 per cent of those queried in the survey might look into this option due to plans to alter funding for research which is of a speculative nature.
Speaking about the Higher Education Funding Council for England''s (HEFCE) proposals, Sally Hunt, general secretary of the UCU, believes that research should not simply be motivated by financial considerations
She noted: "History has taught us that some of the biggest breakthroughs have come from speculative research and it is wrong to try and measure projects purely on their economic potential."
Meanwhile, last month, Ms Hunt expressed concern at higher education funding cut proposals which were outlined in a letter that was sent to the HEFCE by the country''s business secretary Peter Mandelson.
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