Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the growth in university enrolment outstripping funding projections

Strong growth in university enrolment numbers is bringing challenges for the tertiary sector.  Seven of our eight universities are up on last year in some form, with Auckland recording its biggest-ever Semester One intake.  Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan says the growth is in line with their forecasts, but it’s unfortunately above where Government projections had been and where funding is.  He told Mike Hosking two thirds of all jobs in the economy now require you to have at least two years of post-school education.  Whelan says higher education needs funding, so that people are able to get the necessary qualifications, and the skills and knowledge that comes with them.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.