Parmar emailed about 500 AUT researchers, after requesting a copy of the points system from AUT last week, asking for their thoughts on the policy and for more information on it.
“On the face of it, this raises concerns about fairness in funding and equal opportunity for students and academics of different backgrounds. I have requested from the university a copy of this criteria. However, the university has not responded,” the email said.
Parmar asked academics based at AUT for a copy of the international travel policy, “or more specifically its funding criteria/points system”.
“I would treat you as anonymous; I will not disclose the source of the information in any public comments, and I will…