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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Policy Exchange's Immigration-Education Divide
- The Policy Exchange report claims UK study is becoming a pathway to immigration, not just education.
- Its argument hinges on a divide between elite and lower-ranked universities with different cross-subsidy impacts.
Forced Divide Between Education and Immigration
- Immigration and education are intricately linked and should not be artificially separated.
- International students contribute broadly to the UK, economically and culturally, beyond mere study.
Balancing Migration Control and Contributions
- Universities balance showcasing the contributions of international students with government's need to control migration.
- Many international students stay and contribute locally, but policies must reflect political realities.