Emerging challenges in post-pandemic British higher education for students of Pakistani origin

James Mahon*, Hammad Alam (Contributor)

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Abstract

A triple threat of Brexit, Covid and now a cost-of-living crisis has pushed higher education in the UK into turbulent financial waters, (Nash, 2024). Impacting this further has been immigration requirements linked to student status and higher income thresholds for graduates (Baker, 2023). The Migration Advisory Committee estimates that the UK international student market is worth more than 17 billion pounds with a rising number of those coming from Pakistan. Colbran (2023) suggests that there are now more than 64,000 Pakistani students studying overseas with the majority enrolled in business related degrees. Their research also points to how this figure has increased considerably since 2020 with Australia and the UK being amongst the most popular destinations.

This study draws upon a qualitative approach with focused expert interviews with students and academic leaders, garnered in early 2024, all based in Scotland and England and of Pakistani heritage. This research aims to shed light on the current challenges and provide insights and advice into what can be done to support this student population during unstable and difficult economic times (Rehman, et, al, 2021).

The presentation will include audio recordings and slides with quotes as well as recommendations for educators who deal directly with students of Pakistani origin as they undertake transformations in their delivery and course curriculums.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jun 2024
EventAssociation for Journalism Education Summer Conference 2024 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Duration: 27 Jun 202428 Jun 2024
https://ajeuk.org/booking-open-for-aje-summer-conference-in-liverpool/

Conference

ConferenceAssociation for Journalism Education Summer Conference 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLiverpool
Period27/06/2428/06/24
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