From integrated education to funding woes and a university campus in Qatar, 2023 is set to be busy.
In Higher and Further Education , finance was also a major factor.The department's 2022/23 budget was subsequently cut by the Northern Ireland secretary in November.
As about 60% of DfE's budget is spent on education and skills development, a further cut in 2023 could mean hard decisions for universities and FE Colleges.if its funding from Stormont is reduced. Both Queen's and Ulster University have said they will need an extra 5,000 places for local students by 2030, due to a projected rise in the number of 18 and 19 year olds.Image caption,UU finally opened the doors of its extensive new campus close to Belfast city centre after a number of delays.
Almost all UU students and staff from the Jordanstown campus have moved to the Belfast building, which is opposite the existing former art college building. There are hopes that the campus will be the catalyst for a wider regeneration of Belfast city centre.Looking ahead, in all sectors of education, 2023 is again unlikely to be quiet.
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