Medr’s response to the Welsh Government statement on higher education reform and additional funding

Commenting on the Minister for Further and Higher Education’s statement on higher education reform and additional funding for the sector in Wales, Simon Pirotte, Chief Executive of Medr, said:

“Universities across the UK are facing an exceptionally challenging financial period. The position is no different in Wales.

“We welcome the Welsh Government’s announcement of additional capital investment today to support our universities to address key challenges such as estate maintenance, environmental sustainability and digital transformation, and also to support the provision of facilities to enable a high-quality student experience and world-leading research. Medr will confirm how we intend to allocate this investment across Welsh universities in the coming weeks.

“Our priorities include protecting the interests of learners and ensuring the tertiary education system serves the needs of Wales into the future. To help us deliver on these priorities, Medr will also work with providers and stakeholders to develop an overview of subject demand, provision and distribution in higher education across Wales.

“We will continue to engage closely with all universities in Wales to understand their individual positions and the plans they are putting in place to ensure their long-term financial sustainability and the quality of their offer to students.”