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How does government influence universities?

The government influences universities mainly through funding and policy. While universities are largely independent, funding cuts, like those potentially affecting language courses, can force them to make difficult decisions about what they offer. Policy changes also guide things like student numbers and research priorities.

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Cutting university language courses risks social mobility, experts warn

Questions this opens up

Where does university money come from? What is academic freedom? How does policy become law?

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