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University spending explained
University spending explained
Increased student contributions to the costs of higher education have led to a greater interest in university spending. This interactive explainer shows how universities in England spend their money, and how all of this ultimately benefits the paying student.
Additional downloads
University spending explained: summary document
A short PDF summary of our university spending visualisation
Expenditure category mapping (.xls)
The underlying data behind the expenditure categories in the visualisation
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Dave Phoenix, Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University, argues that if we are to facilitate lifelong learning and avoid ‘educational dead ends’, universities must play a core role in qualification design.
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UUK's Julie Tam takes a look at the prime minister's announcement of a lifetime skills allowance, and what it means for the economy, society, and individuals.
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