Higher education, and serving the public

“… There is a major need for a wider discussion on the nature and purpose of the public service in Ireland. But separate from that, there is a need to re-design our understanding of what universities are. They are not corporate entities or private for-profit organisations; but equally they must not be seen as government agencies with the sole role of applying the latest policies under central control …” (more)

[Ferdinand von Prondzynski, University Blog, 9 November]