Summary:
- This article provides an overview of the key higher education policy developments that are expected in the UK by 2025. It covers areas such as student finance, teaching quality, and research funding.
- The article discusses the potential changes to the tuition fee system, including the possibility of a return to maintenance grants and the introduction of a lifelong learning allowance.
- It also highlights the focus on improving teaching quality and the potential impact of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), as well as the ongoing discussions around the future of research funding and the role of the UK in international research collaborations.