Donald Trump’s attacks on science and universities were expected to put foreigners off studying in America this academic year. Yet the data suggest, surprisingly, that there has been no drastic drop in enrolments https://t.co/2kVjVwVs3E https://t.co/ygqq0QV0NN ...

Research Importance - Research makes life better massively [1] - The United States does research really well [1] University & Research - Universities research makes life better [1] - Attack on universities is a tragic blunder [1]

Donald Trump’s attacks on science and universities were expected to put foreigners off studying in America this academic year. Yet the data suggest, surprisingly, that there has been no drastic drop in enrolments https://t.co/wGYlaMrtwS ...

A new report from the Center for American Progress shows that President Donald Trump’s effort to punish “woke” colleges by terminating research grants is harming universities in both red and blue states. https://t.co/BTnev2Pham https://t.co/BTnev2Pham ...

University Structure & Value - A think-tank proposes splitting universities into "national" and "local" institutions to improve value [1] Policy & Reform - The proposed split aims to drive better value from universities [1]

How do you drive better value from universities? A think-tank believes the solution is splitting universities into “national” and “local” institutions https://t.co/IyajjxmJGW ...

Higher Education Restructuring - A think-tank proposes splitting universities into "national" and "local" institutions to improve value [1]

Education System Overview - Britain's universities educate over 50% of the country's youth [1] - The current education system is described as "old-fangled" and lacking innovation [1] Areas for Improvement - The mass education system requires greater efficiency [1] - The system needs more innovation to adapt from its origins serving only the wealthy [1]

Challenges in Higher Education - The Canadian university sector has experienced over 5,000 job cuts since the introduction of international student caps in January 2024 [3] - Ontario universities are projected to lose 100,000 student spots, potentially leading to unmet workforce needs and increased competition for remaining seats [4] - The University of Waterloo announced a $94 million operational deficit, signaling a growing financial crisis in higher education [5] Impact of University Failure - Failure of universities could lead to failures in essential services like healthcare, due to underfunding and disconnection from communities [8][10][11] - Underfunding higher education endangers healthcare and healing systems [11] - The current university system is described as a "house of cards," vulnerable to collapse due to disconnected leadership, chronic underfunding, and lack of public trust [13][14] Proposed Solutions and Reimagining Higher Education - The report advocates for co-creation, involving students, faculty, and community groups in designing curriculums and research [19][20] - Governance in higher education needs reimagining to include inclusion, imagination, and innovation in decision-making [28] - The report suggests creating a "foresight council" with community members to anticipate and shape change, rather than just reacting to crises [29] - Universities should build "third spaces" for collaboration between community members, faculty, and students to foster civic engagement [33] - Tenure systems should be re-evaluated to ensure they promote equity, innovation, and sustainability [17][18]

Political Analysis - The Trump administration achieved a significant victory in its conflict with universities through the forced resignation of the University of Virginia president [1] - This particular confrontation unfolded uniquely compared to previous engagements [1]