Vice-chancellor calls for review into student loans for those without A-levels
The Guardian World
by Richard Adams Education editorMarch 6, 2026
Adam Tickell, of University of Birmingham, says money is loaned to people who ‘are not really capable of graduating’
A leading vice-chancellor has questioned whether students without A-levels should be eligible for government-backed student loans, as part of an effort to solve England’s university funding crisis.
Adam Tickell, vice-chancellor of the University of Birmingham, said universities face an “almost existential challenge” and falling public support that requires a radical review of higher education funding.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/6/2026