Universities under 'severe financial stress', says UCU in response to HESA and OfS data

UCU general secretary Jo Grady said: 'Today's data confirms UK universities remain under severe financial stress. The Home Office must now think again and pull any further attacks on international students from its immigration white paper. If Labour instead chooses to act like Reform-light and erect more barriers to those wanting to study here, there is a danger universities could go under. 

'Over 10,000 jobs are already set to disappear from the sector as vice-chancellors attempt to bin courses and cut student provision to the bone. On Saturday, university staff from across the country will rally in Westminster to demand the Labour government and university bosses protect higher education, one of our last world-leading sectors'.