Part of this stems from one legacy of the past: a surprising shortage of academic and other non-governmental links between the two countries.

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Professor Stephen Hagen, deputy vice chancellor at the university, said the scheme would boost links with the community and help academic research.

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It lacks academic and technical rigour, as well as clear links to the realities of the workplace.

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