
ALT “We already lose 34% of our young people (approx 5000) every year to universities in Great Britain and less than a third of those ever come back home. This not only has a devastating effect on families, but brings real and present dangers for our economy. The HE Sector in Northern Ireland has had a 40% cut in funding since 2011 while other regions and jurisdictions have had significant investment. This approach is unfair to both students and staff, many of whom are currently taking industrial action for better pay and conditions... I am urging our politicians, business leaders, community leaders and policy makers to work in partnership with the sector to reverse this highly damaging approach. Today’s action is tomorrow’s legacy and unless we invest in our young people’s education and provide them with the opportunities to stay at home to contribute positively to our society and economy then the next generation face a bleak future."






































