Five rectors from Portugal's leading universities have voiced strong opposition to the government's latest proposal for the Regime Jurídico das Instituições de Ensino Superior (RJIES), arguing it could confuse students, families, and the country at large. The rectors of the Universities of Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Minho, and Iscte in Lisbon have published a document outlining their concerns and proposing alternative solutions.
Key Concerns
The rectors highlight that the new version of RJIES retains "negative aspects of previous versions" and criticize the idea of renaming all higher education institutions as universities. They argue this move could dilute the prestige and distinct identity of traditional universities and polytechnics.
Alternative Proposals
In their document, the rectors suggest a more nuanced approach that respects the diversity and mission of different types of higher education institutions. They emphasize the need for a clear differentiation between universities and polytechnics to maintain educational quality and clarity.
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The Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation has begun discussions with sector representatives to address these concerns.
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