NDM6198 - Plaid Cymru debate
NDM6198 - Plaid Cymru debate
NDM6198 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Recognises the important contribution of the Welsh higher education sector in
providing important opportunities to the people of Wales, and delivering
significant economic benefits to communities across the nation.
2.
Believes that a successful and vibrant higher education sector is essential for
a prosperous Wales.
3.
Believes that the Welsh Government should do all that is necessary to safeguard
the future sustainability of the Welsh higher education sector.
4.
Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to:
a)
protect or replace existing EU funding and programmes for research and higher
education;
b)
secure the continued participation of Welsh universities in the Erasmus Plus
scheme of staff and student exchange, and to support further international
collaborations and movement of students, researchers, and staff;
c)
secure the visa and citizenship status of EU nationals working in Welsh
universities;
d)
enable Welsh universities to participate in a post-study work visa scheme; and
e)
remove international students from UK net migration targets.
Business type: Debate
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 05/01/2017
Decision due: 11 Jan 2017 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd
Lead member: Rhun ap Iorwerth MS