The Wonkhe Show International, student leaders, metascience
Jul 3, 2025
Duncan Ivison, President and Vice Chancellor at the University of Manchester, and Vicki Stott, Chief Executive at the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, delve into the controversial debate surrounding international student recruitment. They challenge the notion that universities are prioritizing immigration over education and discuss implications of potential new policies. The conversation shifts to student leaders’ manifestos, touching on their proposals for enhanced student support. They also explore the exciting developments in metascience aimed at transforming research funding practices.
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Challenges of Subject-Based Controls
- Controlling international student numbers by subject is complex and unpredictable.
- Student choice and market responsiveness complicate rigid policy design by subject area.
Shift in Student Life Priorities
- Students balance study with financial and mental health pressures, reducing focus on academics alone.
- Universities must adapt to this shift and enhance broader student support and experience.
Universities as Public Service Providers
- Universities have increasingly become the last public service to support students’ broader needs.
- Empowering students to co-create rather than passively receive services is the future.