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Principal defends transnational campuses despite decreasing amounts of international students enrolling
By: Megan Shand
The principal of the University of Aberdeen has defended transnational campuses, with critics saying that the business model is “profound stupidity”.
In a recent exclusive interview with The Gaudie, Principal Pete Edwards praised the success of Aberdeen University’s growing group of transnational campuses, despite the decreasing numbers of international students enrolling at the home campus.
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