Co-authored by Emma Marku, Global Opportunities Manager, University of Kent, and Dr. Anthony Manning, Dean for Global & Lifelong Learning, University of Kent, this blog explores how higher education institutions can craft inclusive and impactful global learning opportunities for students.
Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to The Education Secretary's confirmation that key provisions of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 will be brought into force.
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.
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.
Sir Nigel Carrington, Chair of the Transformation and Efficiency Taskforce and former Vice-Chancellor of University of the Arts London, discusses how he will lead efforts to explore how universities can secure savings by partnering and thinking creatively about working together.
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.