Security and risk

Universities face wide-ranging security risks to staff, students, campuses and information. We help universities understand these risks, assess their existing measures and advise on suitable safeguards.

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20 Jun 2022 Funding, finance and operations

20 Jun 2022 Funding, finance and operations

Managing risks in international research and innovation

Our publication outlines higher education sector guidance on how universities can manage security risks in their international research and innovation.
16 Jun 2022 UUKi blog

16 Jun 2022 UUKi blog

Managing risk in international research and innovation

This blog accompanies our report which outlines the main security threats that universities face, and summarises three major pieces of guidance universities should acquaint themselves with.
9 Feb 2022 Funding, finance and operations

9 Feb 2022 Funding, finance and operations

The National Security and Investment Act: guidance for universities

The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act gives the government the right to look into and sometimes ban certain business transactions that involve sectors of the economy seen as sensitive to national security.
9 Feb 2022 Media releases

9 Feb 2022 Media releases

Student drug use: reducing harm and tackling supply

New taskforce to help universities understand and address drug-use
16 Dec 2021 UUKi blog

16 Dec 2021 UUKi blog

The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act: What is it, and what does it mean for UK universities?

The National Security and Investment Act (also known as the NSI Act) will come into force on 4 January 2022. So, what does this mean and what do you need to know?
14 Dec 2021 UUKi news

14 Dec 2021 UUKi news

Joint statement from convening higher education associations

As the major convening higher education associations in our respective countries, our organisations work together to support and promote international collaboration.
15 Oct 2020 Publications

15 Oct 2020 Publications

Managing risks in Internationalisation: Security related issues

Universities UK (UUK) has published detailed guidance for institutions on the considerations and measures they should take to guard against hostile interference and promote academic freedom.
6 Nov 2019 Publications

6 Nov 2019 Publications

Oversight of security-sensitive research material in UK universities: guidance

Guidance on the storage and circulation of security-sensitive research material.