Five starting points for a new system for resource allocation to higher education

After 30 years of the current system for resource allocation for higher education, it is time to think again and reform the system according to tomorrow's needs. In a new memorandum, the Swedish National Union of Students, SFS, presents the background to the current system, why it needs to be reformed, and five central starting points for a new system. It is high time to start reforming the resource allocation system, and this will probably require further investigation. 

SFS proposes a new investigation that will take the following into account:

  • Quality in higher education
  • Efficient resource utilization
  • Distribution between education and research
  • Balancing short and long term
  • Who has ongoing influence over sizing and supply?

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