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24 July 2024 Media releases

24 July 2024 Media releases

New paper to set out the role of universities in addressing the government's priorities

A group of experts will outline the role universities can play in powering the new government’s growth strategy and creating opportunity.
16 July 2024 Media releases

16 July 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to QAA report on International Pathway Programmes

Our response to the Quality Assurance Agency's independent review.
14 May 2024 Media releases

14 May 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to Migration Advisory Committee findings

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to the government’s ‘Rapid Review of the Graduate Route' report.
21 March 2024 Media releases

21 March 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to official figures on education export revenue

Official figures have been released on UK revenues from education-related exports and show a total figure of £27.9bn in 2021. 77.9% of this was accounted for by Higher Education.
17 March 2024 Media releases

17 March 2024 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Sunday Times article on recruitment of international students on pathway courses

Our response to a recent Sunday Times article about the recruitment of international students on pathway courses.
12 March 2024 Media releases

12 March 2024 Media releases

'Deep concerns' about timelines of Migration Advisory Committee review

Following the publication by the Home Office of the terms of reference for the Migration Advisory Committee's review into the Graduate route, Universities UK has responded to the detail.
29 February 2024 Media releases

29 February 2024 Media releases

Graduate visa critically important for UK jobs, growth and global ambitions

Since the launch of the government’s International Education Strategy in 2019, growth in international student recruitment to the UK has delivered a boost of more than £60 billion to the UK’s economy, new analysis shows.
23 February 2024 Media releases

23 February 2024 Media releases

Universities UK unveils manifesto to boost opportunity and economic growth

In anticipation for the general election, universities want to work more closely with the next government to support a national drive to achieve stronger economic growth and improve opportunities for individuals and for communities across the whole of the UK.
2 February 2024 Media releases

2 February 2024 Media releases

UUK statement on fair admissions practice and agent behaviour

Universities UK releases a statement on fair admissions and agent behaviour.
29 January 2024 Media releases

29 January 2024 Media releases

Universities UK responds to the Sunday Times article about international student recruitment

Our response to a recent Sunday Times article about international student recruitment.
13 December 2023 Media releases

13 December 2023 Media releases

UUK responds to the Migration Advisory Committee annual report 2023

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to the findings of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) annual report, 2023
5 December 2023 Media releases

5 December 2023 Media releases

Universities UK response to Home Secretary statement

Responding to the statement from the Home Secretary on visas and immigration, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
4 December 2023 News

4 December 2023 News

UUK celebrates UK association with Horizon Europe

UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE, attended the signing of the association in Brussels. She said
12 October 2023 Media releases

12 October 2023 Media releases

UUK statements and resources related to conflict in the Middle East

Universities UK responds to escalating conflict in the region.
16 May 2023 Media releases

16 May 2023 Media releases

International students boost UK economy by £41.9 billion

New data reveals that the intake of international students in the 2021/22 academic year contributed a huge £41.9 billion to the UK economy.
29 March 2023 Media releases

29 March 2023 Media releases

Twinning scheme one year on: How the invasion brought universities in the UK and Ukraine closer together

From supporting the efforts to preserve vital rail networks, to offering financial assistance to build bomb shelters so Ukrainian institutions can continue to conduct classes; UK universities have played a pivotal role in helping to support Ukraine over the past year.
9 March 2023 Media releases

9 March 2023 Media releases

New polling reveals public perception of international students

New polling, commissioned from Public First by Universities UK, has revealed that the UK public doesn’t see reducing legal migration as a priority compared to other pressing issues, and are not in favour of cutting the number of international students.
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.
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:
13 November 2022 Media releases

13 November 2022 Media releases

Universities call on government to back world-leading UK research and innovation ahead of autumn statement

Ahead of the autumn statement on 17 November, we are urging the Chancellor to recommit to uplifting investment on research and development. This long-term investment will ensure that universities can continue to support growth and prosperity across the whole of the UK.