@iron_bug well, they do things, they are living in a closed bubble and the money spend is 100% money from the forced fees, so they effectively can do what they deem fit without caring for any feedback. they think they are thought leaders, they hand out "prizes" for things others of their bubble did.
they do work nobody would pay for as it has no value except as propaganda outlet. they had good scientific programmes in the past, but it's all about climate change or social justice now.