Top UK universities warn of damage from budget cuts
Summary
After the announcement that the UK government will execute budget cut about £900m of education, the Russell group, which includes most prestigious universities representatives, raises an objection that this policy will adversely influence the quality of universities as well as the prospects of students and staffs in Britain. The corresponding from Higher education minister David Lammy to the warning that ‘university infrastructure will soon deteriorate’ considers it as an unnecessary worry about the future of British education field for the overall investment for education has been increased since 1997 and now it is time for them to tighten belt . However the General Secretary of the University and College Union points out the union is facing an increasing unemployment rate.Reflection
As far as I am concerned, this news reflects that the Britain, maybe much more countries, suffers from economic depression thus has to reduce the investment in education field. As we know, in human society, subsistence is to satisfy our stomach then the spirit. To be considerate, we should understand why the British government made this decision. Obviously, it is the limitation of fund in the exchequer and droopy market that promote this so-call notorious budget cuts. Though admit education is the essential factor that promotes the progress of science and technology hence the human society, it is the responsibility for governments to resolve the fundamental need of people. After all, citizens vote the government as servants for people’s well being. Nevertheless, governments should realize it is apparently not a long-time strategy. In conclusion, the interaction between economy and education cannot be neglect and it is necessary for government and universities to pay more understandings to each other.
Reference:
Top UK universities warn of damage from budget cuts (12th Jan.2010) BBC news online retrieved on 12th Jan 2010, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8453360.stm
As far as I am concerned, this news reflects that the Britain, maybe much more countries, suffers from economic depression thus has to reduce the investment in education field. As we know, in human society, subsistence is to satisfy our stomach then the spirit. To be considerate, we should understand why the British government made this decision. Obviously, it is the limitation of fund in the exchequer and droopy market that promote this so-call notorious budget cuts. Though admit education is the essential factor that promotes the progress of science and technology hence the human society, it is the responsibility for governments to resolve the fundamental need of people. After all, citizens vote the government as servants for people’s well being. Nevertheless, governments should realize it is apparently not a long-time strategy. In conclusion, the interaction between economy and education cannot be neglect and it is necessary for government and universities to pay more understandings to each other.
Reference:
Top UK universities warn of damage from budget cuts (12th Jan.2010) BBC news online retrieved on 12th Jan 2010, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8453360.stm
Comment by William
ReplyDeleteHi!Vivian! I agree with your points that it is better for government to focus on pulling more people more citizens back to work than to increase the education budget. However, the budget cut of £900m is really a big amount of money and I do think this amount of money will have a negetive affect on the quality of education. Therefore, I think one of the best ways is to have a negotiation between the government and universities so that we can have a more reasonable budget cut.
I think you write a good reflection.You understand the situation and you have your own opinions .Education is important, but to ensure the subsistence of their people. Economics haven't passed, it is still influencing us
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