Grant Edwards: Universities NZ Chair on the Government's tertiary refresh

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The Government's tertiary refresh has sparked conversation around whether the country's dumbing down the sector.

Universities Minister Shane Reti's announced a package of initiatives, including a new education strategy and updated governance rules.

He decided against making university entrance harder.

Universities NZ chair Grant Edwards told Andrew Dickens there's no need for more limits on who can hand out the top academic qualifications.

He says universities are the only institutions to do research-led teaching in the country, so research-led Masters and PhDs should be awarded within them.

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