[Hiddigeigei]

Their research does nothing for any students (except perhaps the lucky few who might actually participate) and has very little to do with education.
Research brings in grants, out of which the university takes a large percent off the top called “overhead.” These grants often support graduate students directly and support personnel such as secretaries and administrators indirectly. This is why universities like research. Whether research is otherwise beneficial is another question. It probably is in the field of medicine and other sciences.

[ConservingFreedom]

Their research does nothing for any students (except perhaps the lucky few who might actually participate) and has very little to do with education.

Research brings in grants, out of which the university takes a large percent off the top called “overhead.” These grants often support graduate students directly and support personnel such as secretaries and administrators indirectly.

Like I said.