VLEN and VMRO Finalize Higher Education Reforms Package
21/04/2026 – The VLEN coalition announced today that a complete consensus has been achieved with government partners regarding the final version of the proposed reforms for higher education. This development is being viewed as a crucial step toward enhancing the quality and promoting greater equality within the university system. The coalition emphasized that these reforms extend beyond simple legal adjustments, introducing a revised strategy for establishing a more resilient and competitive academic environment.
A central element of the changes involves the removal of the H-index as the primary metric for evaluating academic staff. According to VLEN, this decision is intended to foster a more balanced and meritocratic assessment process. The coalition asserts that this alteration will not negatively impact existing faculty.
The reforms represent a significant shift in approach, aiming to modernize the university system and address previous concerns regarding selection criteria. Further details regarding the implementation of these higher reforms are expected to be released in the coming days.
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