Progress made by deaf scholars in recent years &fragile* in current climate, according to researcher appointed UK*s first deaf professor in deaf studies
While overseas students still flock to the UK for PhDs, concerns are growing over weakening domestic demand, a decline in UKRI-funded starters and whether universities can afford to train the next generation of researchers
Restrictions would increase registration fees for non-EU learners, but plans to make international students pay returnable deposits for residence are already in doubt