EXPLAINER: What has been happening to university finances?@ckfarquharson discusses the challenges that universities face and the choices that the incoming government will have to make for their future. pic.twitter.com/zJg9enTx3v
— Institute for Fiscal Studies (@TheIFS) June 27, 2024
Authors
![Chrsitine Farquharson](/sites/default/files/styles/square_desktop/public/2022-06/Christine_Farquharson.jpg?itok=BYNi7ydQ)
Associate Director
Christine's research examines inequalities in children's education and health, especially in the early education and childcare sector.
Explainer details
- Publisher
- Institute for Fiscal Studies
Suggested citation
Farquharson, C. (2024). What has been happening with university finances? [Explainer] Institute for Fiscal Studies. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/articles/what-has-been-happening-university-finances (accessed: 30 June 2024).
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