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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7 April 2022 Ukraine

7 April 2022 Ukraine

Ukraine invasion: resources and updates for university staff

This is a list of resources and statements from across the higher education sector responding to the invasion of Ukraine.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
14 May 2024 UUKi publications

14 May 2024 UUKi publications

Managing risk and developing responsible transnational education (TNE) partnerships

Research and guidance for UK universities on mitigating risk across six areas in transnational education.
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.
22 February 2024 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

22 February 2024 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill briefing, February 2024

Latest briefing on the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill circulated to peers ahead of second reading on 20 February 2024.
4 July 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

4 July 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill - Second Reading

This briefing provides a short summary of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, as well as those areas where we feel further clarification and assurances are required at Second Reading.
4 October 2023 UUKi publications

4 October 2023 UUKi publications

Cyber security and universities: managing the risk (2023 update)

This guidance outlines the main cyber security threats facing the sector.

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