| “Elite-Uni” – Progress or Political Dead-End? |
|
|
|
bridges vol. 9, April 2006 / Guest Commentaries on the Institute of Science and Technology - Austria by Christine Mrakotsky The pursuit of excellence and competition in science and technology in Europe today is a positive and welcome development. Austria has a long-standing history of well-founded education and as such should not lag behind its European partners when it comes to research. However, whether or not this can be accomplished through the proposed "Elite-Uni" is highly questionable. While without a doubt Austria needs universities and research institutes that are more competitive on international standards, it would seem most natural to invest in and build on existing infrastructures.
|
