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Challenges and Opportunities: Higher Education Funding and the Future of the University

In the presentation delivered by Sir Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, key issues impacting higher education funding and sustainability were discussed. The talk addresses how the university can remain world-class amid government financial challenges, including a potential 25% cut in public expenditure and rising operational costs. Sir Burgess highlighted the importance of strategic planning, increased student numbers, and enhanced employer engagement to navigate these issues. The university's commitment to maintaining staff levels and high student satisfaction was also emphasized.

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Challenges and Opportunities: Higher Education Funding and the Future of the University

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  1. Presentation to Staff Tuesday 13 July 2010 Higher Education and the Economy: a challenge for the UniversityProfessor Sir Robert BurgessVice-Chancellor www.le.ac.uk

  2. The University of Leicester • 23,000 Students • 3,800 Staff • £250m Turnover

  3. Awards • Meetings Industry Marketing Awards • THE University of the Year • Outstanding Student Support • RIBA East Midlands • Outstanding Departmental Administration – Museum Studies

  4. League Tables • 12th - The Guardian • 15th - The Times Good University Guide • Top 3% in the World

  5. Some Key Questions • How do we maintain a world class University? • How do we meet the Government challenge?

  6. National Trends: local implications • VAT rise to 20%: for UoL - £800,000 per year • National Insurance – rise in exempted amount : for UoL - save £400,000 per year • Pay Freeze for Public Sector: for UoL - is it the Public Sector? • Public Investment in Capital: for UoL - contribution from HEFCE • Public Expenditure Cut of perhaps 25% over 4 years from 2011/12: for UoL - impact on budgets of many £m, perhaps up to £15m

  7. Financial Forecasts: our purpose • Successful thus Far • Build on Success • National Issues • Government Cuts • Comprehensive Spending Review • Browne Review on Fees • University Autonomy ? = some protection

  8. Priorities • Forthcoming REF • Increased Student Numbers • Essential IT Infrastructure • Continued Capital Investment • Mid-Year Review • Enhanced Voluntary Severance/ Retirement Scheme • Betterment £2m 2011/12, £3.5m £2013/14, possibly £8m by 2014/15

  9. Key Assumptions • 25% cut in HEFCE and TDA Grants 2011/12 - 2014/15 • Low Pay Awards • Surplus of 2% to provide some Cash for Capital Investment • Pensions Cost Increase

  10. Admissions • Target 3506 (HEU: UG + PGT + PGR inc DL) • Work to Programme Targets • Control Numbers • Admissions Tutors/HoDs – a team effort to avoid fines

  11. Achievements in Research • Annual Research Income up by over 10% for the Second Consecutive Year • 10th on Research Impact in England • Leader of a National Institute for Health Research • Biomedical Research Centre £5.5m

  12. Achievements in Teaching • High Student Satisfaction • A track record for widening participation and high completion rates • 93% of students complete • Undergraduate Applications Increased by 16% • Developing Employer Engagement

  13. Challenge and Change: a way forward • Challenges from the Recession: Government Cuts. • Developing and consolidating teaching, research, league table and recruitment position. • Using higher scores to shift perceptions and unlock new growth and success.

  14. REF outcomes and Methodological Reform. • Employer Engagement. • Removal of the Tuition Fee Cap. • Complex and Dynamic International Markets. • The University restates its commitment in seeking to avoid compulsory redundancies, if at all possible. • Continues to offer a voluntary severance/retirement scheme.

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