As a Students’ Union we have worked closely with the University over the past year to understand the challenges faced and to develop a sustainable financial plan that minimises negative impacts on the experiences of current students as much as possible.
While we understand that some changes have been necessary, we empathise with those students who have been affected by them or who have felt uncertainty during this difficult time.
Undeb Aberystwyth firmly believes that the university's annual report highlights the funding difficulties affecting the whole higher education sector at this time. Universities are a public good, delivering wide-reaching social, cultural, and economic benefits beyond just serving current students and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the HE sector must be a government priority.
The responsibility of ensuring access to education and a vibrant and positive University experience should not fall solely on institutions or students through further cuts or fee increases.