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The struggle of local families to afford high tuition fees has emphasised the need for enhanced support mechanisms. The imbalance in educational opportunities within the country is a concerning issue that demands attention. It caused heavy reliance of UK universities on international student fees and has sparked discussions about potential compromises in educational standards. Collaboration with questionable 'suppliers' risks tarnishing the reputation of UK higher education. It is crucial to address these challenges and work towards a more inclusive and supportive educational environment. In short, reducing the university tuition fee to encourage local students will solve the problem of missing international students found in the attached YouTube video. An intuitive strategy is ready for further discussion with Learning-To-Learn CIC #HigherEducation #UKUniversities #InternationalStudents #EducationPolicy #UKGovernment

Great article, Professor Duncan Maskell. As you know, as Vice-Chancellor of a small, specialist University in the UK, I would encourage Jason Clare MP to consider incentives to encourage smaller, specialist institutions to become part of the landscape in Australia. We have high student satisfaction, exceed our learner outcome benchmarks and have 99.2% graduate employability. Over 30% of our students have disclosed an additional need which is relevant to their progress. Having worked at University of Warwick, Monash University and now Harper Adams University, I see the immense investment bandwidth and benefits of scale. I also appreciate its limitations. Diversity of institution will mean that every learner who wants a tertiary option can find and have one. Needs are different and the choices of institution should be so too. Harper Adams University GuildHE Universities UK Universities Australia Monash University University of Warwick #specialist #HEchoice #tertiary #tertiaryeducation #universitiesaccord #UK #australia Professor Duncan Maskell Jason Clare MP

Brilliant suggestions really more pathways the merrier. When I lived in Berrigan, that's the birthplace of Federation by the way, on the farm, one of us got to Melbourne, but that was a rural operation to study agriculture. That's a pathway though. That inspired me. And as Duncan says, we can't underestimate how from small things little things grow, like ANU from Melbourne, it's like JCU from UQ, even CDU in many ways. Between the 30+ VC's and the Government, I wish there was a solution to things like equality, so that way someone doesn't pay almost 90 thousand dollars to graduate on a basketball court here - and I know I'm pain in the neck saying that. But I still feel that our VC when he advocates for better funding models and support for remote and regional universities, he knows what's the go is here. We got to trust out leaders. When I reflect on my own experience, and how in order to get to where I am now, with a PhD offer but no stipend, so, good luck Gaz - I had to basically build my own pathway from zero to hero. People like myself who do this, often get flogged between the massive differences between the universities, from processes to intellectualisms, let alone the expenses. But this is not a whinge, because it is possible, just not easy, but changing ones stripes never is. And heaven forbid something goes wrong between your steps between Tertiary enabling, your first university, your second and then third. Often each step getting harder and more expensive than the last. As does the competition. Education may be an entitlement, but the prestige and a good university entrance is either earnt, and for many, they do it with a wide support network, something the likes of myself would never be able to comprehend their resources. Who's that American President that said, "success, breeds success"? This is also true for me though, as education is meant to be the great equaliser. I hope join these upper echelons one day to make a change. To give service to my people of the Territory, Australia and it's friends around the world. I hope that one day my humble university can grow from a little thing, into an equal. And with its namesake, evolution is possible.

Interesting article on the situation of Higher Education institutions! Thank you Leona Tam for sharing.

The international education landscape shift, influenced by the pandemic and policy changes, has intensified competition for admissions. Students are now considering UK over US due to cost differentials, while US continues to attract students with its educational excellence and future prospects. Read more:- https://t.ly/2oyf3

💬 ‘It’s time for the sector and government to work together to nurture our universities back to full health so that they can, in turn, support the nation’s renewal.’ UUK President, Prof. Dame Sally Mapstone, discusses the increase in tuition fees and what this means for universities. Read more on how thriving universities are essential to a thriving country: https://loom.ly/WixcFkY

The UK's higher education sector is at a pivotal moment. Inflation, fewer international students, and funding challenges are creating significant pressure. As our CEO, Jessica Turner, highlighted, "UK institutions are an absolute asset. The UK has four universities in the top ten globally and seventeen in the top one hundred (Source: QS World University Rankings), and that is really an incredible position for the sector to be in."   UK universities play a crucial role in the economy, driving innovation, research, and development, and attracting international talent. Listen to this insightful report by Caroline Hepker, where solutions were proposed to address these challenges and ensure the sustainability and excellence of our universities.   QS is committed to supporting institutions through these challenges with our research and insights. Let’s work together to build a strong, equitable future for higher education.   #UKEducation #EducationReform #HigherEd #IntlEd #QSInsights

Our piece in Times Higher Education Read our take on why we must keep the doors open for international students #HigherEd #GlobalDevelopment #InternationalStudents It's free to read once you register: https://lnkd.in/eqbPiS8u

The Budget last week already had everyone wondering what the impact will be from this on Higher Education. This week we have confirmation that there will be an increase in student fees, from next Autumn, but will it be enough to stabilise universities some of which are in a very precarious situation, rethinking the rules that are currently impacting international student may have been a better move, this will impact poorer students as always. The Times Higher Education News has had a full look at the impact this may have. https://lnkd.in/era2Eg2W

🇺🇸🇬🇧The article compares the US and UK models of education. Check which educational system is more attractive. #usaeducation #unitedkingdomeducatiom #comparativeeducation https://lnkd.in/gVwHhyxb