Oxford prepares for new chancellor as universities money crisis worsens – Channel 4 News

Tuition fees may rise, but three out of four universities are still expected to be in the red next academic year.

The higher education regulator is predicting a £3.4bn drop in income, partly due to falling international students.

But the money crisis hasn’t stopped prominent former politicians lining up to become Oxford University’s next chancellor. Voting for registered alumni and staff opens on Monday, and the winner will be announced at the end of the month.

We spoke to the five remaining candidates about the difficult issues facing higher education at the moment.