Spanish law extends ‘tradition of mistrust’

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Labour reform creates uncertainty for 25,000 Spanish researchers

Job insecurity has been exacerbated by legislation intended to end it, with universities facing spiralling recontracting costs and no extra funding

By Ben Upton

22 February

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‘European universities’ dream falters amid funding uncertainty

Brussels-backed pilot project has borne fruit, but leaders say creating ‘seamless mobility’ across continent has been even more expensive and bureaucratic than expected

By David Matthews

18 March

Spain eyes reforms as ‘intellectual giant’ heads to ministry

Left government wants post-austerity funding revival and better careers for academics, with Manuel Castells appointed universities minister

By John Morgan

13 January

Spain’s internationalisation efforts must move beyond Erasmus

The success in attracting Erasmus+ students must be translated into more far-reaching and economically transformative initiatives, says Conrado Briceño

By Conrado Briceño

1 January

Spanish universities law extends ‘long tradition of mistrust’

Second draft promises to increase spending and tackle casualisation, but government remains reluctant to loosen reins on sector frustrated by red tape

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Spanish universities law extends ‘long tradition of mistrust’

Second draft promises to increase spending and tackle casualisation, but government remains reluctant to loosen reins on sector frustrated by red tape

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Related articles

Labour reform creates uncertainty for 25,000 Spanish researchers

‘European universities’ dream falters amid funding uncertainty

Spain eyes reforms as ‘intellectual giant’ heads to ministry

Spain’s internationalisation efforts must move beyond Erasmus

Related universities

Pompeu Fabra University

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

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