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By: Benedict Spence

Benedict Spence is a freelance writer. He is on Twitter @BenedictSpence

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  • DEBATE: With some institutions at risk of bankruptcy, does the UK have too many universities?

    November 6, 2018

    With some institutions at risk of bankruptcy, does the UK have too many universities? Benedict Spence, a freelance writer, says YES. Britain prides itself on its universities for their heritage, academic progress, and economic importance. But undergraduate applications dropped two per cent last year, student debt is rising, and whispers of refunds are starting to [...]

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