The last two years have been a bumpy ride for international student recruitment. Yet, despite the many challenges, in 2020/21 the UK welcomed 605,130 international students to our campuses and in doing so hit the International Education Strategy’s 600,000 international enrolment target almost a decade ahead of the 2030 deadline.
The UK Government’s blind spot to research and innovation projects funded through EU structural funds risks 'levelling down', argues Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University Professor Paul Boyle CBE.
Our Fair admissions agreement demonstrates how the sector places the student interest at the heart of admissions decision-making processes, recognising the additional pressures on students during the Covid-19 pandemic.
On 7 September 2023, the UK and EU announced that a deal had been reached for the UK to become an Associated Country in the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes.
Free speech helps students develop new ideas. It also drives innovation. But promoting this freedom while protecting staff and student safety can be challenging. We offer universities guidance on how to make space for different views while tackling harassment and discrimination.