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Welcome A force at the ballot box


In this issue of University Business we are looking backwards as well as forwards. Which key issues have risen to the surface in 2014 and is the sector well equipped enough to take the pace in 2015? We are delighted to bring you viewpoints from the leading players in higher education in this issue: from Universities UK and the British Council to University Alliance and Million+. Together they help highlight the changing landscape for HE as we hurtle towards


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another general election. Most think that HE will not necessarily be a key batleground for the main political parties in 2015 but whichever party is victorious will certainly need to address sustaining funding for the future and the growth of HE issues as a key political concern at the


ballot box. There are many more major issues for the sector to debate and face up to in the coming year. How will the lifting of the cap really affect institutions for the future? How does the UK stay atractive to international students? How do we ensure


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future investment in science, innovation and research? And how can universities boost their post-grad and part-time student numbers?


These are neither minor nor easy questions to answer. What is clear is that the sector needs to work in cohesion to respond to opportunities wherever they come from.


Until next time,


Hannah Oakman, Managing Editor


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