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Are Universities Still Universities When ‘Diversity’ Trumps Merit?

Queensland University of Technology has removed the word ’merit' from its hiring process.
Are Universities Still Universities When ‘Diversity’ Trumps Merit?
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It has recently been reported that the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has removed the word “merit” from its hiring process.
Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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