A long-running funding crisis among UK universities could diminish the country’s talent pipeline and see nascent spinouts shut down, experts have warned.
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March 31, 2025
UK university funding crisis could shrink talent pipeline and shut down spinouts, experts warn
Rising costs and a decline in foreign students have exacerbated the funding shortfall
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