Free Webinar: The Big Questions Ahead on Financial Sustainability

Tuesday 10th December 2024
9:30 am - 10:40am
Virtual live webinar

Join our stellar line-up of sector leaders ready to assess the funding challenges ahead for the higher education sector and the decisions needed to support financial sustainability.

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Agenda

09:30 am

Morning Chair: Welcome Address

Ian Turgoose
Head of External Engagement
Sheffield Hallam University (CONFIRMED)

09:40 am

Leaders’ Panel Discussion: The Big Questions Ahead on Financial Sustainability

  • The immediate crisis facing the sector: examining the risk of widespread deficits and the potential of bankruptcies and market exits

  • The funding gap that needs to be closed and exploring the political realities for the government amid the Spending Review

  • The choices that lie ahead for university leaders on restructures, funding cuts and potential mergers

  • Beyond a stop gap: what are long term solutions to rethinking the funding model and preventing another cliff edge in five years?

Sarah Bevan
Head of Funding Policy
Universities UK (CONFIRMED)

The Rt Hon Lord Willetts
President, Resolution Foundation
Former Minister of State for Universities and Science (CONFIRMED)

Professor Shân Wareing
Vice Chancellor
Middlesex University(CONFIRMED)

Professor Shitij Kapur
Vice-Chancellor & President
King's College London (CONFIRMED)

Professor Christopher Day
Vice-Chancellor and President
Newcastle University (CONFIRMED)

Alistair Jarvis CBE
Pro Vice Chancellor (Partnerships and Governance)
University of London (CONFIRMED)

10:40 am

HE Funding 2024 Conference Main Conference Continues

Want more? You can also join the full-day Conference to explore the latest solutions on addressing the funding crisis in higher education and how providers can support strategic planning on financial sustainability.