Universities have long been hailed as one of the UK’s most successful attributes. But in a time of mounting negativity from politicians and the media, fuelled by rising anger over tuition fees and perceived value for money, as well as recent attacks on free speech, what is the future for our higher education system and that of our young people? David Green is Vice Chancellor and CEO of the University of Worcester, Jade Haley is President of the Students' Union and Diana Beech is Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI). Chaired by Jonathan Godfrey.