Rethink needed to avoid polarisation of sector, ministers told

Two proposals have been put forward to avert the “polarisation” of the sector as a result of the government’s student number plans in a letter from University Alliance Chair, Professor Janet Beer, to the Secretary of State, Vince Cable, and Universities Minister, David Willetts.

The full article by Simon Baker can be read here.

Read the full letter with our proposals here.

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Rethink needed to avoid polarisation of sector, ministers told

Further reading

‘We must reduce practical barriers to higher education for young people’: UA’s recommendations to the Young People and Work Review

‘The levy will make the financial position of post-92 institutions more precarious’ – UA’s response to the International Student Levy technical consultation

‘International students are being undervalued by the government’ – UA responds to the UK International Education Strategy