Plan to alleviate administrative tedium enters first stage

Government’s policy change is designed to give Swedish universities more time for research

Swedish universities burdened with administrative tasks will now have more time to dedicate to research, following government plans that aim to alleviate administrative load.

The first stage of these reforms involves a review of current administrative burdens that universities face. Universities and colleges will be asked to indicate which administrative tasks are particularly onerous, and to suggest measures to improve efficiency. The plan was announced on 22 July and the results of this initial stage are expected in September 2025.