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ClimateNE & Climate Change Schools Project support the move to a low-carbon, resilient economy and help businesses avoid risk and realise commercial opportunities. Posts by Jen Atkinson, Krista McKinzey and Harriet Thew » As North East students eargerly await exam results to secure a place in higher education,the institutions themseves are also feeling the pressure. Budgets are squeezed, staff and students are becoming harder to attract and competition is fierce.
The economic environment, increased competition, outdated practices and new regulation are all combining to create the perfect storm for higher education institutions in the region.
A recent report shows that the focus for universities should be on modernising their way of working, getting the most out of their assets and updating their internal procedures to respond effectively to change. This will help attract the best staff and students and meet the needs of their various constituencies.
Moving beyond the status quo will not be easy but universities need to look internally and externally to identify best practice and aggressively implement new approaches.
Read the full report, Making the Grade 2011 to find out the key areas for higher education in the North East to address.
Paul Thomson, Partner and Local Public Services lead for Deloitte in the North East
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