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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Jennifer Ong

What Is the UK's 'Super University'? Inside the Ambitious Higher Education Merger Aiming to Rival the World's Best

In a landmark move that could reshape British higher education, the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich have announced plans to merge, potentially creating the UK's first-ever 'super university' by 2026.

The proposal has already drawn praise from sector leaders and comes at a time when higher education institutions are facing serious economic challenges. The merger is also seen as a way to consolidate resources and improve the global standing of both universities.

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