Estonia debates future of research and education funding

The Estonian government says it shares concerns raised by students over low levels of funding for research and higher education in the country.

In a statement sent to Research Professional News on 13 September, Margus Haidak, head of the higher education department in Estonia’s education and research ministry, indicated that fears over a potential funding dearth raised by student unions in recent days were valid.

“Although the nominal growth of financing of higher education and research has risen over [the] past few years, the ministry shares the concern about financing of higher education and research,” he said.