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Crisis at Goldsmiths University: A Warning Bell for UK Higher Education
Staff at Goldsmiths, University of London, have launched an indefinite strike against a third restructuring plan in five years, aiming to save £22 million through mass layoffs. The crisis highlights the failure of the marketization model in UK higher education, which has pushed universities into a competitive spiral. Experts warn that 24 UK universities may face insolvency within 12 months.