University Alliance Director, Libby Aston, talks about the important role universities play in building the economy. Universities do this with the greatest impact when they work closely with industry. Libby also points out the need to clearly communicate the new student finance system so that no applicant is put off going to university.
The interview came on the back of the GSK announcing they would pay tuition off for top graduates.
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