The SNP's decision to cut university places for Scottish students could have a damning effect on the economy as graduates and talented Scots will head elsewhere for education. Now, SNP ministers have been warned that cutting the number of university slots for Scottish students will make skills shortages worse and cause long-term economic damage. A spokesman for the Fraser of Allander Institute at Strathclyde University suggested offering fewer university places to Scottish students "will naturally exacerbate the talent shortage". He told the Times: "With increased competition for places among Scottish students, more will be disappointed at not getting a funded place. Other experts were concerned that the cut in students will have a damaging effect on the development of tech talent in Scotland.

Source: Express February 12, 2024 11:46 UTC