Further and Higher Education End of Transition Period 2021-01-18
2021-01-18
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Q1
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The question arises due to concerns about the implications of the end of the transition period for educational institutions in the UK.
What assessment has been made of the effect of the end of the transition period on (a) further and (b) higher education?
We have worked with the sector to address issues such as participation in EU programmes, migration and student support arrangements. The UK shared prosperity fund will replace the European social fund, and the Turing scheme has been introduced.
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Did not provide a specific assessment or impact analysis on further and higher education sectors.
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Q2
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EU students annually contributed £1.2 billion to the UK economy, enhancing global university profiles and supporting STEM and medical graduates. Post-Brexit, high fees may deter EU students.
With the reality of excessively high international student fees, many EU students will choose to study elsewhere; how can the Secretary of State ensure that the Turing scheme is as effective in encouraging inward student mobility?
The Turing scheme offers global opportunities, not just European ones. It aims to expand possibilities for students beyond Europe, such as in North America, Asia, and Australia.
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Did not address the effectiveness of Turing compared to Erasmus or measures to encourage inward mobility specifically.
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Q3
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Under the Horizon 2020 programme, UK consistently received more than it contributed. Post-Brexit, UK receives no more than its contribution.
While universities in Scotland were relieved to see a commitment to Horizon Europe in the joint agreement, what additional funding will the Secretary of State make available to ensure that our overall level of research funding is maintained?
The Government has committed to investing in research, with more money going into research and universities playing an important role. However, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy manages the research element that goes into the funding of universities.
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Did not provide information on additional funding or specific commitments to maintain research levels.
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Q4
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Anxiety among students due to lack of answers on Brexit impact, compounded by COVID-19 effects on education and job prospects.
The anxiety caused by the lack of answers on the impact of the end of transition upon students is only adding to the anxiety that they already feel because of the impact that covid-19 has had on their educational experience, their finances and their graduate job prospects; what is he going to do to right this wrong?
Before Christmas, we set out plans to support students facing hardship. We continue to review these and work with the sector to provide the best support to students up and down the land.
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Did not address specific measures to alleviate student anxiety or financial hardships directly related to Brexit transition period.
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