Government-commissioned review of post-18 education and funding published

A UK Government-commissioned review into post-18 education and funding, led by Dr Philip Augar, has been published today (30 May 2019). The wide-ranging report, known informally as the Augar review , contains a number of recommendations that, if implemented by a future government, would have significant ramifications for the University and the sector as a whole. Whether, and to what extent, to implement the review's recommendations would be a decision for the UK Government. Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor, said: "While we welcome the focus on further education, apprenticeships and science, we would be very concerned if this was achieved through under-investment in other areas. All forms of education are of value to society. "We have said for a long time that providing better financial support for certain students while they are studying is critical, so we also welcome the recommendation to reintroduce maintenance grants. "However, the proposed fee cut to £7,500 would do nothing to help the vast majority of students.