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In the media

The UK funding crisis may just see the emergence of a stronger sector

Our survey of UK vice-chancellors shows the scale of the challenges facing higher education
Times Higher Education
05 August 2025
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Press release

The university system needs fundamental reform to survive, according to latest PA Consulting vice-chancellor survey

PA launches latest report which surveyed UK university vice-chancellors.
08 July 2025
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Insight

How do we unleash the potential of places across the UK?

While national standards can lay the foundations, a place-based mindset can raise the roof.
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Insight

In a decisive decade, how can the UK reap the full benefits of its innovations?

Uncover how the UK can harness the power of innovation in public services.
Spotlight

A Decisive Decade

Addressing the key questions facing the UK as we navigate the next ten years of change.
Report

Time for new thinking?

By adopting new tech, AI, and digitalisation, Danish universities are strengthening the higher education sector.
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In the media

UK vice-chancellors fear sector has ‘never faced greater threats’

PA Consulting's Mike Boxall and Ian Matthias discuss the latest edition of PA Consulting’s annual survey of UK vice-chancellors.
Times Higher Education
12 October 2023
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In the media

A sustainable future for UK HE needs shared vision – and less competition

PA Consulting's Mike Boxall and Ian Matthias discuss the future of UK higher education.
Times Higher Education
12 October 2023
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Report

A new era for higher education

How vice-chancellors are reimagining the future of higher education.
Press release

Caroline Wayman appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Board of Governors at Nottingham Trent University

Caroline Wayman, financial services regulatory expert at PA Consulting, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the Board of Governors at Nottingham Trent University.
27 September 2022