Universities warn STEM funding boost will not increase enrolments
Tuesday 3 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story University of Otago, Tertiary Education Union
Universities say next year's increased funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects will not drive up student enrolments. Experts suggest the decision to prioritise STEM over other fields results in a net zero change, as a previous emergency funding boost was allowed to lapse.