Romanian universities suffer from inertia

Romanian universities suffer from nepotism, plagiarism and a lack of transparency according to the "Coalition for Clean Universities" comprised of Romanian NGOs, which presented its annual report on Thursday. The daily Gândul shares this assessment: "In the Romanian university hierarchy the easiest way to advance is through inertia. One only needs to exploit the system that over time has become paralysed and resistant to reforms. Hundreds of people holding doctorates, university teachers and lecturers who are promoted every year have a very good chance that they will be protected by the universities and even by the Ministry of Eduation. ... Because no one dares to tackle the problems in higher education. ... The reaction of the universities would be too vehement. This vicious circle is responsible for all kinds of adverse circumstances that determine the entire system:"

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