Results from a recent survey have found that some UK universities are considering going private, which would mean they would no longer get direct funding for research or teaching from the government. Vice chancellors from a number of universities across the UK took part in the survey and it was found that two, which have not been named, are considering this shift, however the number is expected to be higher.

This comes following news that Universities will have to compete against each other and private providers for a quarter of their student places, as well as for unlimited places for students who achieve top A-Level grades.  These are plans that are promising to put “students in the driving seat!”  What do you think?