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Can UK universities survive and thrive? | Research for the Real World

Can UK universities survive and thrive? | Research for the Real World

Update: 2025-08-11
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As headlines warn of university closures and staff cuts, Professor Huw Morris offers a deeper look at the forces reshaping UK higher education. In conversation with Dr Elin Arfon, he explains why some institutions are struggling more than others, and what role government, regulation, and research can play in building resilience. They also explore the growing shift toward tertiary education and skills development, and what this means for future students.

Useful links from this episode: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2025/aug/can-uk-universities-survive-and-thrive-rftrw-s25e03

Image: Alarichall / Wikimedia Commons

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Can UK universities survive and thrive? | Research for the Real World

Can UK universities survive and thrive? | Research for the Real World

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