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Nov 2024
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#513 | The UK University Crisis

Leonardo English
About this episode

 


The UK is home to some of the best universities in the world, but there is a growing crisis happening at British universities

 

In this episode, we'll explain what this crisis is, why British universities are in this unusual position, and learn about the key challenges facing the British university sector.

 
  • UK university funding crisis explained
  • Role of tuition fees in university income
  • Impact of Brexit on EU student numbers
  • Importance of international students in university finances
  • Risks of relying on limited countries for students
  • Universities running at a financial deficit
  • Impact of financial strain on less prestigious universities
  • Debate on course offerings based on economic value
  • Long-term sustainability of the UK university system
  • Role of universities in the 21st century education debate

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/uk-university-crisis

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