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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


Martin Coulter

3 min read

The University of Cardiff is among those struggling financially. CREDIT: YouTube/University of Cardiff

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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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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