苏格兰大学校长警告说, 严重资金不足导致“重大生存威胁”。 Scottish university leader warns of "major existential threat" due to severe underfunding.

苏格兰罗伯特·戈登大学校长警告说,由于资金不足,各大学面临“重大生存威胁”。 The principal of Robert Gordon University in Scotland warns that universities face a "major existential threat" due to underfunding. Steve Oliver教授指出,英国各大学正面临高达5 000万英镑的赤字,苏格兰各院校在十年内削减了22%的教学经费,每名学生比英国各大学少2 500英镑。 Professor Steve Oliver noted that UK universities are dealing with deficits of up to £50 million, and Scottish institutions have seen a 22% cut in teaching funding over ten years, falling £2,500 short per student compared to English universities. 苏格兰政府承认这一挑战,并强调对大学教学和研究投资超过11亿英镑。 The Scottish Government acknowledged the challenge and highlighted its investment of over £1.1 billion in university teaching and research.