Summit on mature students in higher education

Discussion at the summit focused on the dramatic fall in participation amongst part-time students, particularly since the 2012 funding reforms, and the urgency of reform in a number of areas, such as student finance and target-setting for institutions. It was evident that collective and concerted action was required from government and the sector to rejuvenate the market in flexible study.

Higher Education Institutions (HEI)s need incentives to provide opportunities for part-time study, and to improve information and guidance for prospective students to help them make informed decisions and navigate the system.

You can read a summary of our discussion and recommendations here.