The Key Issues for Higher Education in 2019

At our Spring Conference in April 2019, we asked our members and conference speakers what challenges and issues they thought the UK higher education sector is facing in 2019. They comment on the financial health of the sector, the value for money challenge and how they are keeping their campus safe for students and staff.

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The issues and challenges facing universities in 2019

How should universities ensure their campus is safe for students and staff?

How should universities respond to the value for money challenge?

What are your thoughts on the financial health of the education sector?

Issues facing higher education – Alistair Jarvis, Universities UK

Issues facing higher education – Mark Leach, Wonkhe

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