Amid growing concerns that UK universities are on an unsustainable path, with many institutions under financial strain caused by the declining value of domestic tuition fees and lower overseas recruitment, the future of higher education programme will explore the increasingly pressing challenges the sector is facing.

As part of the programme, we'll be carrying out new research and analysis – including a major in-depth survey of the UK public – and hosting discussions with leading experts to generate ideas for where the sector should go next.