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Podcasts

Our podcast brings people together to talk about the biggest issues facing universities. Listen on our website or elsewhere.
20 December 2022 International

20 December 2022 International

UUK responds to Horizon Europe guarantee extension

Our response to the UK Government announcement that the Horizon Europe funding guarantee has been extended.
19 December 2022 Climate and sustainability

19 December 2022 Climate and sustainability

Accelerating the UK tertiary education sector towards net zero

A new report from the Royal Anniversary Trust has set out actions that the UK tertiary education sector and government should take to accelerate progress towards net zero.
19 December 2022 UUKi blog

19 December 2022 UUKi blog

International perspectives on climate action

In November, we facilitated a webinar exploring the intersection between climate action and international strategies in collaboration with the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), Universities Canada and Universities Finland.
13 December 2022 International

13 December 2022 International

UUKi responds to announcement of new International Science Partnerships Fund

On Tuesday 13 December 2022, Science and Technology Minister George Freeman announced phase one of a new global research fund, International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), at an event in Tokyo, Japan. This initial phase of the fund will be opened with £119m worth of funding to allow UK scientists and innovators to collaborate with peers around the world on some of the most pressing issues facing our planet. Jamie Arrowsmith, Director, Universities UK International, said:
13 December 2022 Media releases

13 December 2022 Media releases

New guidance for universities on how to respond to student suicides

Published today by Universities UK in partnership with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide and Samaritans, funded by the Office for Students, the guidance Responding to a suicide: advice for universities is written by the sector for the sector with advice from practitioners, experts and bereaved families.
12 December 2022 Media releases

12 December 2022 Media releases

Future funding for UK universities under examination

Members of the public, students and politicians are being invited to have their say in a ‘national conversation’ on the future of university funding.
8 December 2022 UUKi publications

8 December 2022 UUKi publications

The management of outward student mobility programmes in the UK

This report shares the findings of a survey into how UK universities manage outward student mobility programmes.
7 December 2022 Freedom of speech

7 December 2022 Freedom of speech

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill – Lords Report Stage

This parliamentary briefing provides a short summary of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill, as well as those areas where we feel further clarification and assurances are required at the Bill's Lords Report Stage.
7 December 2022 Explainer

7 December 2022 Explainer

What’s really happening with free speech at universities?

We've tackled some of the myths about free speech and academic freedom at UK universities.
Will Pike

Disability rights campaigner

Will Pike is a disability rights campaigner, public speaker, writer, filmmaker, and a disability consultant at the Hobbs Consultancy.
1 December 2022 UUKi publications

1 December 2022 UUKi publications

The UK-Japan relationship: collaboration in higher education, research and innovation

This report assesses the current levels of research collaboration between the UK and Japan and suggests future opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
Whole university approach

A whole university approach recommends that all aspects of university life promote and support student and staff mental health.
Why mental health should be a priority for universities

Universities have a responsibility towards students and staff experiencing mental illness.
About this framework

Mental health is foundational to all aspects of university life, for students and staff.
28 November 2022 Media releases

28 November 2022 Media releases

Research England invests in UK-Ukraine university twinning scheme

Universities UK International (UUKi) has teamed up with Research England to support an innovative UK-Ukraine University Twinning Initiative.
28 November 2022 International research collaboration

28 November 2022 International research collaboration

UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme provides funding until 31 August 2023 for eligible higher education institutions participating in the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative, coordinated by the Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG), to develop bespoke programmes of work that address the reciprocal research and innovation needs of both Ukrainian and UK institutions and researchers.
Stepchange: mentally healthy universities

Our strategic guidance for universities to be places that promote mental health and wellbeing. You can view this publication here on our website, or download it as a pdf.
25 November 2022 Media releases

25 November 2022 Media releases

Our statement on speculation that the UK Government may look to reduce international student numbers

Commenting on speculation that the UK Government may look to cut international student numbers, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
23 November 2022 Media releases

23 November 2022 Media releases

New data reveals impact of the cost of living crisis on university students

Universities across the UK are stepping up to provide extra support in the cost of living crisis. The need to do so was brought into sharp focus as students around the UK are struggling to cope with the cost of living according to a new survey investigating its impact on university students.