The article addresses what it terms "the size paradox" in the context of Portuguese higher education.
Institutional integration models are discussed, specifically mentioning the examples of Kent and Greenwich, which could serve as reference points for the future of the Portuguese system.
The article suggests that institutional mergers should be considered as part of the discussion on the future of higher education in Portugal.
The text does not develop any of these points in depth, functioning essentially as a title and subtitle that introduce the theme of integration and concentration of higher education institutions.
