EUROPE: Wave of university mergers

In Finland, the creation of the new Aalto University, the product of a merger of three institutions, is a cornerstone of a new national higher education strategy.

It is also part of a wave of university mergers happening across Europe in recent years, driven by concerns over economic competitiveness, research quality, and international reputation, writes Aisha Labi for The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Full report on The Chronicle of Higher Education site