Show threadClaire McNabDec 18

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#BorisJohnson's replacement #TuringScheme was smaller but more equitable, with lower out-of pocket costs. Starmer's revived #ErasmusScheme will in theory be eligible to a broader pool, including apprentices. But if they have to pay for travel, it won't be open in practice.

The costs are huge: €650m in the first year, €850m for each following year. That's about £750m a year. There are ~800,000 UK school-leavers every year, so this is about £900 per head for every school-leaver.

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iamBullivantJan 3, 2024

Well this is astonishing: The Turing Scheme is inferior to Erasmus and doesn't work very well. Who'd have thought it [heavy irony]?

"Students find Erasmus replacement scheme inadequate, analysis finds"

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/jan/03/students-find-erasmus-replacement-scheme-inadequate-analysis-finds

#Brexit #TuringScheme #ErasmusScheme

Students find Erasmus replacement scheme inadequate, analysis finds

Some UK applicants forced to quit Turing scheme when places not confirmed or they failed to receive funds in time

The Guardian
Emeritus Prof Christopher MayJan 18, 2023

Another dose of #BrexitReality:

The #TuringScheme (replacing #Erasmus for students studying abroad) is less generous (in that its budget is smaller);

is run through annual bids, so there is no predictability for any institution about how many students might be able to use the scheme;

and because students have to commit to arrangements before funding is guaranteed they may lose money...

(& of course its out-sourced so Capita is skimming off some of the budget!)
https://bit.ly/3Xb7stz

Brexit bonus? Turing Scheme gives out £22m less than Erasmus

Students say the Turing Scheme is plagued with problems and leaves them facing uncertainty even after they begin study

openDemocracy