In today’s Guardian, in print and online, Gaby Hinsliff has an article on the crisis being faced by UK universities. The title begins
’Universities are in free fall …’
and then the two versions differ slightly.
It currently appears on the front page of the (free) Guardian website.
The reason I thought this worth mentioning is that Hinsliff does an excellent job of briefly explaining the background and showing how the causes have fed on each other, from Brexit to greedy VCs to the interest rates rises to our confused social policy. The overview is very helpful.
The accounting firm PwC have just provided Universities UK with a sobering report on the financial future of the sector.
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PSA: G Hinsliff universities article today
poetryandwine · 29/03/2024 08:48
titchy · 29/03/2024 10:00
but there are some subjects where degree level qualifications are silly
For example?
Let me guess, Media Studies.
titchy · 29/03/2024 10:00
but there are some subjects where degree level qualifications are silly
For example?
Let me guess, Media Studies.
Strangest university degrees you can study in the UK
Choosing a uni degree to study and looking for some inspiration? Here's 5 of the strangest university degrees you can study in the UK - maybe one of these is your perfect course?
https://www.whatuni.com/advice/choosing-a-course/strangest-university-degrees-you-can-study-uk/82740
Spirallingdownwards · 29/03/2024 11:01
I don't know but here are a list that definitely might be:
https://www.whatuni.com/advice/choosing-a-course/strangest-university-degrees-you-can-study-uk/82740/
titchy · 29/03/2024 10:00
but there are some subjects where degree level qualifications are silly
For example?
Let me guess, Media Studies.
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poetryandwine · 29/03/2024 11:56
I mainly agree with @Piggywaspushed concerning the linked article on strange degree courses, although at first glance I have some concerns about a couple she did not mention.
In particular I am curious about the overall workload in the two year Baking course leading to a degree. Fine if it’s 72 weeks of study. (That’s three years of 24 weeks, condensed) Problematic if it is two years of 24 weeks of study. But I am not concerned enough to look it up.
And if I’m honest I would prefer that Baking and Surfing expertise be honoured by guilds or other respected professional qualifications rather than degrees, but I accept that is a question of taste
Mytholmroyd · 29/03/2024 12:02
Well maybe - I don't think a lot of my colleagues are entirely depression free or experiencing good job security either. I guess if you are in a job you love - and I love mine and will probably continue the research even when I retire - it's half the battle to a happy life.
But financially I am not sure it is worthwhile accumulating 4 years of student debt that you will be paying for for 40 years to become a research scientist anymore.
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