In Labour’s Autumn Budget, it was announced that tuition fees would increase for the 2025/2026 academic year. With continued financial struggles for Sunderland University, how will this impact the institution?
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00:00It was announced in Labour's autumn budget that tuition fees would increase by £285 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
00:08Prior to this, many universities across England were rallying together requesting for government support,
00:13after many are struggling financially.
00:15While the cost of living increased, tuition fees have been capped since 2017.
00:19For many universities, including Sunderland, the higher fees are a cash injection to assist with their most immediate financial challenges.
00:26Sunderland University has struggled to keep things afloat, with reports of potential redundancies and budget cuts in the previous months.
00:32So where does this leave Sunderland University now?
00:34In reaction to the news of the increase, Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the Sunderland University, said
00:40While this announcement by the Education Secretary is a positive development, it cannot and is not intended to shape the long-term direction of the higher education sector.
00:49A substantial rethink of how the system works for students, universities and society as a whole is now needed
00:55and I hope a more significant review will be announced in the next few months.