In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, Alex Usher discusses the financial challenges facing higher education in the UK, focusing on England, with Nick Hillman, Director of the Higher Education Policy Institute in London. They explore the impact of the Conservative Party's 14-year rule, the policy directions of the new Labour government under Keir Starmer, and what this means for universities and students. The conversation highlights funding issues, strategies universities are employing to cope, and the potential future scenarios for the sector. Tune in to hear an in-depth analysis of higher education policy developments and the prospects for UK universities.
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