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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10 February 2023 Funding, finance and operations

10 February 2023 Funding, finance and operations

Security and risk: how universities can protect their research and people

UK universities are global institutions, with students, staff and research partnerships across the world. This has allowed the sector, and the UK, to flourish. However, there are risks associated with internationalisation which are increasingly dynamic and complex. This page summarises threats, best practice, guidance, and supporting services for UK universities.
8 November 2022 UUKi insights

8 November 2022 UUKi insights

Case studies: how universities are managing risk in internationalisation

These case studies have been gathered from our members, UK higher education institutions, as part of our ongoing work to strengthen the vigilance of the sector when working with international partners.
20 June 2022 Publications

20 June 2022 Publications

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 June 2022 UUKi blog

16 June 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 February 2022 Publications

9 February 2022 Publications

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 February 2022 Media releases

9 February 2022 Media releases

Student drug use: reducing harm and tackling supply

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

16 December 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 December 2021 UUKi news

14 December 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 October 2020 Publications

15 October 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 November 2019 Publications

6 November 2019 Publications

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

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