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Golden age of English universities could be over, says head of watchdog

Higher tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions could help with funding crisis, says Office for Students chair

The head of the universities watchdog in England has said the “golden age of higher education” could be over and all options should be on the table as the funding crisis facing the sector is “significant”.

The Office for Students (OFS) interim chair, Sir David Behan, said increased tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions on international students could help revive embattled institutions.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Higher tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions could help with funding crisis, says Office for Students chairThe head of the universities watchdog in England has said the “golden age of higher education” could be over and all options should be on the table as the funding crisis facing the sector is “significant”.The Office for Students (OFS) interim chair, Sir David Behan, said increased tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions on international students could help revive embattled institutions. Continue reading…