Two universities announce merger to encompass 50,000 students

• The Universities of Kent and Greenwich have merged to create the London and South East University Group (LASE), which they describe as the UK's first "super-university".
• The new group will encompass over 50,000 students across four campuses in London, Medway, and Kent, making it the third largest university in the UK.
• Both universities will continue to operate as distinct academic divisions, retaining their current names, with students applying to and graduating from their chosen institution.
• The merger, initially announced in September last year, is officially launching on 7 September and aims to provide a robust financial foundation.
• This development occurs amid increasing financial pressures on UK universities, with the Office for Students warning of potential insolvencies and deficits for many providers.

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Two universities merge to create the UK’s first ‘super-university’