A collective of education and research sector organisations has today appealed to digital content and software vendors seeking “pricing constraint” in the face of the growing cost-of-living crisis.
“The combined impact of an extraordinary hike in energy and equipment prices, the cap on student fees and the need to support students struggling with the cost of living means that institutions are facing unprecedented financial challenges.
“Additionally, while some digital content and software suppliers offered free access or discounts during the pandemic, these have now largely disappeared.
“For all these reasons, budgets are under huge pressure and many institutions cannot afford to provide the resources that staff and students need for effective teaching, learning and research.
