Paul Greatrix, a higher education expert and former registrar, Graeme Atherton, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and Livia Scott, Partnerships Coordinator at Wonkhe, dive into the financial troubles plaguing UK universities. They discuss the implications of course closures and maintenance cutbacks, alongside the controversial topic of vice-chancellor pay during fiscal constraints. The conversation emphasizes the mismatch between financial projections and reality, urging for reforms that protect students and enhance educational quality amidst a funding crisis.