tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post5741023889111366541..comments2024-03-28T09:22:36.967+13:00Comments on Offsetting Behaviour: OptionsEric Cramptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15831696523324469713noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-36529862633720523472012-05-03T02:08:40.626+12:002012-05-03T02:08:40.626+12:00Articles like this illustrate why NZ needs to get ...Articles like this illustrate why NZ needs to get the research structure sorted sooner rather than later.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/6844715/Bionic-eye-dream-close-to-reality" rel="nofollow">http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/6844715/Bionic-eye-dream-close-to-reality</a><br /><br />Maybe consolidation into four research centres should be the goal. However, as usual the discussion will devolve into why local-yokel town x is hard done by, just like towns that complain they don't make the weather segment on the news. But as I see it there is nothing stopping the universities from having more than 1 campus if desired for particular courses etc.Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-10886138513928453922012-05-02T20:55:03.450+12:002012-05-02T20:55:03.450+12:00One thing that could be done at the grad level is ...One thing that could be done at the grad level is to follow the Scottish model. In our case we could have one PhD program in economics, or whatever, in Auckland, say, move the students up there and have staff fly in for a day or two to give lectures. After the students have done the coursework they could then move to wherever their supervisor is.Paul Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731003529546075700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-89457315789003001422012-05-02T13:37:40.157+12:002012-05-02T13:37:40.157+12:00You see, I can see how some degree of specialisati...You see, I can see how some degree of specialisation / course restriction would help here. For example Lincoln and Massey already focus on agricultural sciences, Otago and Auckland host medical schools, so there is the potential to trim down or merge faculties at the universities. This does depend to a degree (pun intended) on the demand for each course. If we have a huge interest in Art History around the country and internationally, and all universities are able to offer high quality degrees in the subject then sure, host these courses on several campuses. But if student demand is lower then some specialisation might be a good idea. You might find that something like Art History could be offered only in 3 locations (Auck, Wgtn, Chch for example) and that departmental mergers might be effective.<br />Note: Apologies to be ArtHis folks out there, I was simply using you as an example and was not intending to suggest that your chosen field is any less deserving/valuable.Latsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-25236293016790307152012-05-02T13:32:51.003+12:002012-05-02T13:32:51.003+12:00Eight universities; you forgot AUT.Eight universities; you forgot AUT.Kiwi Poll Guyhttp://kiwipollguy.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-89782354886448975222012-05-02T10:14:36.735+12:002012-05-02T10:14:36.735+12:00It would take *substantial* work to figure out the...It would take *substantial* work to figure out the best way of achieving it.Eric Cramptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831696523324469713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-20900758141523778702012-05-02T09:04:24.365+12:002012-05-02T09:04:24.365+12:00is it possible to create strong incentives through...is it possible to create strong incentives through regulation or funding to make public entities consider and act on the wider public benefits of mergers? or do you just crash them together?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com