[danielf]

Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

See above. Regardless of whether we're 'used' to it or not we're competing with countries that are. Either this happens or taxes go up to pay, and there is little appetite or incentive for that given how poorly degrees are translating into work right now.

The comments on 'home grown talent' are a total fallacy. Per my previous comments there is little evidence that we are getting anywhere with the current system. If anything they are increasing concerns over the quality of UK degrees due in no small part to people being pushed towards university without the funding being there or being available. Students themselves complain about the quality of their courses and how little teaching they actually receive.

This will do nothing to increase the quality of education. This is not extra money going to Universities. It is to make up for the fact that the Government is slashing its' contributions to the Universities' teaching budgets by (that's by, not to) two-thirds. What will happen is that the top Universities that will attract students anyway will fare better, while education at the bottom of the pile will be a mass affair with massive classes and little or no resources.