Commentary
Commentary is an occasional publication produced by my office. Its purpose is to provide research-based analysis on issues of importance to New Zealand's tertiary education and research sectors. I would like Commentary to encourage and inform discussion and debate on these issues, which are critical to the country's future.
It is important to The University of Auckland, and to the New Zealand university system more generally, that opinion leaders are well informed about the issues facing tertiary education and research.
We hope you will take the time to read each issue, and that you will find Commentary a valuable source of information and comment. Your feedback on the issues addressed is welcome:
Email: commentary@auckland.ac.nz
Stuart N. McCutcheon
Vice-Chancellor
Commentary issue 6 - July 2010 (881 KB PDF)
Universities represent one of the best investments available to both governments and the private individual.
Commentary issue 5 - March 2010 (218 KB PDF)
The importance of high-quality research-informed teaching to the educational experience of students.
Commentary issue 4 - April 2009 (174 KB PDF)
Looking at the research undertaken by our universities and the positive contribution that this research makes to economic growth.
Commentary issue 3 - January 2008 (263 KB PDF)
The implications of a proposed new class of institution the "University of Technology".
Commentary issue 2 - October 2007 (245 KB PDF)
An analysis of the marked decline in government investment in our universities and the need for them to be funded to reflect their real costs.
Commentary issue 1 - August 2007 (260 KB PDF)
A discussion on the characteristics of leading research universities around the world, why they matter, and what the benefits are likely to be of encouraging such institutions to be flourishing in New Zealand.
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