Atmosphere of fear in universities

THE Irish Federation of University Teachers is concerned about recent reports in the media which have focused on how senior figures in the universities have been articulating their ‘visions’ for the future of their institutions.

These are largely pro-business research-driven projects where the universities will provide the research that business wants but more cheaply than business could undertake it.

The reports further suggest that those who question this vision or do not buy in to it will be cast aside and only those who are in this mould will be recruited.