University evaluation in 2009
In 2009 an independent evaluation of the university area will be conducted as a follow-up on the university mergers and to ensure a continuous positive development for the Danish universities
Following a parliamentary resolution and on a wish to shed light on the development of the universities’ level of autonomy, the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education is carrying out an independent evaluation of the university area.
The evaluation panel consists of:
- Dr. Agneta Bladh, Rector, Kalmar University (Chairman)
- Professor Georg Winckler, Rector, University of Vienna
- Dr. Abrar Hasan, independent advisor
- Professor Elaine El-Khawa, George Washington University
- Professor Peter Maassen, Oslo University
The evaluation will focus on five main areas:
- Achieving the aims of the merger of universities and government research institutions in 2007
- Codetermination of employees and students
- The free academic debate
- Research freedom
- Autonomy
The evaluation is organised and conducted by an independent, international panel of experts appointed by the Science Minister.
The panel can order investigations conducted by the Ministry of Science or by private consultants. The panel is serviced by independently of the Science Ministry.
The evaluation starts in autumn 2008 and completed by the end of 2009.