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Vice Chancellor highlights impact of teaching cuts and fee rises on economy, culture and social mobility

Friday 3 December 2010

Vice Chancellor of UEL Patrick McGhee

Speaking to a packed audience of over 1,000 graduates and families in the Barbican Centre at the University's Graduation Ceremony this week, Vice-Chancellor Professor Patrick McGhee, said: "There are many of us in the sector who are concerned about the proposed changes to funding and fees. The subjects most adversely affected are those the economy and our culture need most; the students most likely to be deterred from going to university are those who would benefit most from higher education. In the end, however, it is society generally that benefits most from higher education and society should not reduce its investment. The state should not reduce teaching funding and the state should not force universities to raise tuition fees."

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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