They were never free. And were only for 1st years.
They were funded by student grants. But the uni def made money from owning them.
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hellothere@sh.itjust.works 7 months agoWell, it used to be in halls of residence, owned by the uni, for free until they all got sold off.
HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 7 months ago
whelks_chance@feddit.uk 7 months ago
They’re still there, but tend to be only for 1st years.