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Published online 4 February 2009 | Nature 457, 640-641 (2009) | doi:10.1038/457640b
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French scientists revolt against government reforms
Strike threatens to undermine Sarkozy's overhaul of universities.
University lecturers and researchers in France began a national strike on 2 February over a draft decree that would change their job descriptions and procedures for promotion.
The row has brought to a head simmering resentment among many researchers over ongoing broader reforms of research and higher education.
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one can suppose there is also a problem with financing. Fast of all this is the main reason of reforms and denationalization of universities. So, the question is also about existance and management of research fields - namely priorities in research. Will there be any changes for fundamental branches (in all sciences)? Will there be any changes for humanities (without state support)?