A mile or so away from London's Ministry of Sound nightclub lies the University of the West of Scotland
floors of the Shard, towering over south London, make an improbable home for the University of Warwick. Stranger still, a mile or so away, next to the Ministry of Sound nightclub, lies the University of the West of Scotland. In the east of the city Loughborough University, known for its sporting expertise, has established itself in the former press centre at the Olympic Park.
Since the early 2000s British university outposts have sprung up across the globe, from Lagos to Johor Bahru. But the most popular place is closer to home. At least 15 regional universities have campuses in the capital, compared with none a decade or so ago. University administrators expect more to arrive soon.The reason for the rush is simple.
London outposts typically offer courses in vocational subjects, like business or management, which are cheap to teach. In some cases they forge links with businesses that would be hard to replicate back at base. But not always. “It is quite striking how often the proximity to big, prestigious employers is flagged up, as if geographical proximity would be enough to improve employment outcomes,” says Rachel Brooks, a sociologist at the University of Surrey .
And though the bright lights of the city may appeal, an administrator at one university thinking of setting up a campus confesses he worries about the student experience. Facilities in the capital can be cramped and, with few students on campus, opportunities for sports teams and student unions are limited. Universities hope that the central location makes up for a somewhat stripped-back education. As more outposts open, that idea will be put to the test.
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