Universities have key role in delivering the Chancellor’s vision for a high-skilled economy
…s above benchmark on both attracting and retaining students from widening participation backgrounds, we know how important this is. Given the vital role of Student Opportunity Funding, ministers must ensure that the cuts announced today do not undermine the Prime Minister’s ambitious goal of doubling the proportion of disadvantaged young people entering higher education by 2020. We look forward to working with BIS and HEFCE to ensure that the rema…