Polish Ministry Strips Two Universities of Research Status, Cuts Funding

Poland's Ministry of Science has removed the 'research university' status from Gdańsk Medical University and Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, effective for the next seven years. This decision entails a significant loss of additional funding for these institutions. The move reflects a policy shift in academic prioritization, though the criteria and broader implications remain unclear.

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