As governments grapple with deficits, the landscape of higher education will change. As has already happened in Britain, public support will shrink. Continuing to deliver high-quality teaching and research will require universities to find additional income streams while improving efficiency.
Before the financial tsunami, the University of Hertfordshire recognized the importance of business engagement. We became what we have termed a "business-facing" university, focusing our educational activities on supporting business and enabling social and economic growth in our communities and nation.
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Author: Graham Galbraith