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One in five alternative providers seeking degree-awarding powers

Independent Higher Education survey indicates that new providers will look to compete with established universities in future

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Independent Higher Education survey indicates that new providers will look to compete with established universities in future

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Do private providers have higher dropout rates?

Jo Johnson: new provider criticism like opposition to post-92s

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