British universities are facing global competition and require increased funding for research and education, according to experts including Chris Patten from the University of Oxford. There are calls for the UK government to step up support for universities to ensure sustainable research funding and development of military technology.
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“While we need a flourishing international student body, it is an unforgivable gamble to rely on these fees to prop up the nation’s R&D. To allow strategic and resilient planning there should be ten-year funding settlements for research.” https://t.co/2R1jQCgSca
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“Universities are the backbone of a high knowledge, high-tech society but the current research funding model is not sustainable.” @wellcometrust CEO @jarottingen in the Times today https://t.co/x8OFDxv9L7
Well worth reading the comments on this excellent and timely article!! British universities are in a global competition — government must step up https://t.co/jDups0VWAI
British universities are in a global competition — government must step up https://t.co/yg8gpc0LFo via @ft
British universities are in a global competition — government must step up https://t.co/H65xbHWjxD | opinion
If the UK wants to remain ahead in research, science, and higher education, it must increase funding for universities and vocational training, argues @UniofOxford’s Chris Patten. https://t.co/e7EhknE4gs