Tertiary studies on the cusp of change


A HIGH-LEVEL committee of the Education Ministry is conducting a detailed study of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) to recommend more autonomy and independence in matters of governance, administration and financial mana­gement of public universities.

The rules relating to the university’s power over staff and students are also being scrutinised.

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