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UK universities warn of cuts for impoverished students if dire funding issues continue
UK universities warn that nearly a third of vice-chancellors may cut hardship support for impoverished students and reduce outreach activities for disadvantaged groups if funding issues persist. A poll by Universities UK reveals over two-thirds of leaders are considering compulsory staff redundancies, with nearly 90% exploring hiring freezes or voluntary redundancies.
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