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16 January 2025 UUKi blog

16 January 2025 UUKi blog

UK-Ukraine Twinning: University of East London and Cherkasy State Technological University

We spoke to Sam Jelliman, Research Assistant at the Sustainability Research Institute, University of East London (UEL), to find out about UEL's work with the team at Cherkasy State Technological University (ChSTU) to deliver The Pilot Project: Drone-Enabled Participatory Evaluation of Ukraine’s War-Damaged Buildings.
14 January 2025 UUKi blog

14 January 2025 UUKi blog

Why post-mobility support matters for students

Drawing on recent survey findings, Kirsten Förster, Global Opportunities – Outbound Officer at Aberystwyth University explores the challenges students face upon returning from international placements, including reverse culture shock and reintegration into academic and social life. This blog offers valuable insights into the ongoing journey of global mobility and its lasting impact on students.
6 January 2025 UUKi blog

6 January 2025 UUKi blog

Student mobility trends: who really studies abroad, and why?

Drawing on recent data and personal reflections, Iona Murdoch, Policy Advisor for Global Mobility at Universities UK International, explores the academic, employability, and personal growth benefits of mobility programs while addressing challenges such as accessibility and evolving student demographics.
12 December 2024 UUKi blog

12 December 2024 UUKi blog

UK-Ukraine Twinning: Newcastle University and National University of Water and Environmental Engineering

Over two years have passed since Newcastle University signed a five-year agreement with the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering (NUWEE) in Rivne, Ukraine. Find out how they've used their grant funding to support Ukraine's recovery and academic development.
9 December 2024 UUKi blog

9 December 2024 UUKi blog

Global experiential learning: a pathway to inclusive international education

Lisa Beare, Deputy Head of Global Opportunities at the University of Leeds, highlights how global experiential learning drives inclusivity and student success. She discusses initiatives that enhance employability and reduce inequalities, supported by the Turing Scheme and alumni funding.
25 November 2024 UUKi blog

25 November 2024 UUKi blog

The future of international student recruitment in a post-election landscape

Ahead of the International Student Recruitment Conference 2024 on 2 December, we spoke to colleagues who will be delivering the conference's UUKi-led session on developing responsible and sustainable international student recruitment strategies in the post-general election immigration landscape.
19 November 2024 UUKi blog

19 November 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University and University of East Anglia

Professor Matthias Neumann has led the development of the twinning relationship between University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, and Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (PNU), Ukraine. In this blog, Professor Neumann and colleagues reflect on two years of their award-winning partnership.
13 November 2024 International

13 November 2024 International

UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology Researcher Mobility Scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology Researcher Mobility Scheme is available to UUK member institutions to use in the context of research and innovation partnerships between UK higher education institutions and France. The projects supported through this scheme should be closely aligned with Horizon Europe and/or other international collaborative funding programmes. The funding for this mobility scheme has been provided by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) via the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). The deadline for applications is Sunday 12 January 2025.
31 October 2024 International

31 October 2024 International

UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology pump-priming grants scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology pump-priming grants scheme is available to UUK member institutions to use in the context of research and innovation partnerships with France, with funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) via the International Science Partnerships Fund.
29 October 2024 UUKi blog

29 October 2024 UUKi blog

UK-Ukraine Twinning: in conversation with Dr Andrii Zharikov

We spoke to Dr Andrii Zharikov, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Portsmouth and the university's academic lead for Odesa Polytechnic National University, about the successes of the Portsmouth-Odesa partnership and plans for the future.
22 October 2024 UUKi blog

22 October 2024 UUKi blog

The power of international collaboration in research and innovation

In this blog, Professor Dame Karen Holford, Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University, explores the critical role of international collaboration in driving research and innovation, ahead of our first ever Global Research and Innovation Conference.
11 October 2024 UUKi blog

11 October 2024 UUKi blog

Inclusive education: twinning collaboration between Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University and the University of Wolverhampton

The twinning partnership between the University of Wolverhampton (UK) and Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University (Ukraine) has sparked a range of exciting opportunities, from conferences and research collaborations to an inclusive education training project. In this blog, Professor Zeta Williams Brown and Dr Yevhen Plotnikov share their reflections on over two years of mutual learning, equal partnership and shared successes as part of the UK-Ukraine Twinning scheme.
2 October 2024 UUKi publications

2 October 2024 UUKi publications

Annual report 2023-24

Our annual report provides an overview of our activities in the 2023-24 year, including our work to deliver several outcomes across our priority areas of attracting international staff and students, supporting the development of TNE, expanding international experience for UK students, fostering global research and innovation, and supporting the trusted research agenda.
30 September 2024 Publications

30 September 2024 Publications

Opportunity, growth and partnership: a blueprint for change

Our blueprint to create a UK university sector that's better in ten years’ time than it is today.
19 September 2024 Research and innovation

19 September 2024 Research and innovation

Our vision for Framework Programme 10

The UK is now associated to Horizon Europe, the world’s largest multinational research and innovation funding programme. As we look ahead to the next Framework Programme (FP10), we want to play a constructive role in helping to shape the successor programme so that it maximises its huge potential – ensuring that European research and innovation remains at the very forefront of global developments. We welcome the government's recent position paper on the new framework. In our own position paper, we outline our vision for FP10, recommending that FP10 should be based on the following five core principles.
17 September 2024 UUKi publications

17 September 2024 UUKi publications

Powering the engine: the non-financial contribution of international postgraduate students to the UK

We commissioned Counterculture Partnership LLP and Public First to enhance the evidence base on the contribution and impact of international postgraduate research (PGR) talent to the UK’s Research and Development performance.
28 August 2024 UUKi blog

28 August 2024 UUKi blog

What are the key factors underpinning future growth of high-quality UK Transnational Education (TNE)?

Eduardo Ramos, Director of International & Professional Services The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, discusses the future growth of UK Transnational Education (TNE) in his blog
19 August 2024 UUKi blog

19 August 2024 UUKi blog

Navigating change: ahead of ISR2024

The blog highlights the benefits of a holistic approach to international education, stressing the need for collaboration between the government and universities to rebuild the UK's reputation as an attractive destination for international students.
14 August 2024 UUKi blog

14 August 2024 UUKi blog

UK-Malaysia Transnational Education Partnerships – the next 30 years

Jazreel Goh, British Council Malaysia, discusses the strong foundation and future potential of UK-Malaysia transnational education (TNE) partnerships, while calling for a proactive approach to renewing and strengthening TNE relations, so they can continue to benefit both countries while adapting to changing global trends.
5 August 2024 UUKi publications

5 August 2024 UUKi publications

UK higher education data - international

UUKi's hub for the latest data insights on international students and staff, international student experiences, transnational education and research and innovation.