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The former universities minister says the sector’s financial crisis will worsen unless ministers get on with legislating for annual fee rises. But 10 years on from introducing the Higher Education and Research Act, he tells Jack Grove that it is right to put the student interest front and centre in a high-fees era

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    Seoul, South Korea

    From research to revenue: Scaling innovation in the AI era

    Building on the success of previous editions, the summit will convene university leaders, founders, investors and industry innovators to explore how research can translate into real-world solutions and scalable businesses. Through high-level discussions, we will focus on scaling innovation in the era of artificial intelligence and accelerating the journey from lab breakthrough to global impact.

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