Event

ACU Webinar: From Funding Pressure to Financial Resilience

Event Date(s): 28/05/2026


The Association of Commonwealth Universities invites university leaders, policymakers, higher education practitioners, funders and partners to attend the launch of its new report, Alternative Higher Education Financing: Global Trends and Commonwealth Policy Insights.

Higher education systems across the Commonwealth are facing increasing financial pressure, with universities expected to support national skills development, innovation, productivity and social cohesion while navigating reduced public funding, rising costs and expanding expectations.

This webinar will explore how universities are responding to these challenges, including emerging approaches to income diversification and the policy conditions needed to support more sustainable, equitable and resilient financing models.

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Time: 12:00–13:15 BST Location: Online

The session will consider:

-         Major higher education financing models emerging across Commonwealth contexts

-         Policy and regulatory conditions that support or limit income diversification

-         Risks and trade-offs associated with different financing approaches

-         How universities can balance financial resilience with equity, affordability and public trust

-         Lessons from real-world case studies from ACU member institutions

The webinar will also feature examples from ACU member universities across a range of regions and funding models, highlighting practical challenges, lessons learned and opportunities for adaptation across different contexts.

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Open to: | Staff | Student |


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