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Challenges the Higher and Further Education sector is facing right now
Funding & financial stability
UK universities and colleges are facing financial pressures due to reduced government funding and research grants, Together with an seemingly every increasing costs to energy and other resources. Tuition fee caps are also limiting revenues,.
Student recruitment & demographic changes
Recruiting international students has become more challenging due to shifts in immigration policies and increased global competition. Additionally, changes in demographics may result in a decline in domestic student numbers.
Technology transformation & integration
Technology transformation and integration also pose challenges for universities. Outdated systems hinder the adoption of modern digital solutions, data silos complicate collaboration, scalability issues arise with existing legacy infrastructure, and manual processes affect operational efficiency and impact the student experience.
Our solutions
Equantiis partners with independent, further, and higher education institutions to navigate sector challenges through specialised services including:
Solution 1
Strategic financial planning
At Equantiis, we collaborate closely with your educational institution to:
- Create comprehensive financial strategies to navigate funding reductions, tuition fee caps, and other financial uncertainties
- Identify alternative revenue streams and optimise financial resources for sustainability
Solution 2
Technology transformation & integration
Our experts are here to help your institution:
- Make strategic investments in technology and ensure successful adoption and financial returns
- Integrate your systems, simplify processes and boost productivity throughout your institution
- Modernise operations and support digital transformation efforts
Solution 3
Innovative recruitment and retention strategies:
We place a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards of education and research.
We’ll work with your institution to:
- Develop customised recruitment strategies to address demographic shifts and challenges in attracting international students
- Implement targeted marketing, enhance student support services, and leverage digital platforms for recruitment
- Promote a culture of innovation and excellence on campus to ensure both financial and operational sustainability
Success stories
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). The biggest transformation project to ever take place in higher education
University of East London (UEL) awarded silver at the Heist awards for Clearing Automation.
Customer testimonials
Let’s hear directly from the organisations we’ve previously worked with.
"UCAS in fact contacted us due to the speed the data was being uploaded. Their feedback was ‘no one does it this fast’ this is sector leading."
Rob Tucker
Head of Admissions, University of East London
"Our work with Equantiis began with the technology but took flight through their forensic exploration of member and student experience. This has helped to bring our growth strategy to life."
Sara Drake
CEO, CGI: The Chartered Governance Institute
"This is the beginning of the AI environment that Manchester Met can confidently adopt and lead the way in how HE institutes should deliver the best student experience underpinned with the right processes and technology."
Manchester Met University
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