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6 September 2021 UUKi publications

International student recruitment: Why aren't we second? Part 2

This report examines the UK's student recruitment performance and how it can become a more attractive study destination.

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16 January 2025 UUKi blog

UK-Ukraine Twinning: University of East London and Cherkasy State Technological University

We spoke to Sam Jelliman, Research Assistant at the Sustainability Research Institute, University of East London (UEL), to find out about UEL's work with the team at Cherkasy State Technological University (ChSTU) to deliver The Pilot Project: Drone-Enabled Participatory Evaluation of Ukraine’s War-Damaged Buildings.

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14 January 2025 UUKi blog

14 January 2025 UUKi blog

Why post-mobility support matters for students

Drawing on recent survey findings, Kirsten Förster, Global Opportunities – Outbound Officer at Aberystwyth University explores the challenges students face upon returning from international placements, including reverse culture shock and reintegration into academic and social life. This blog offers valuable insights into the ongoing journey of global mobility and its lasting impact on students.
6 January 2025 UUKi blog

6 January 2025 UUKi blog

Student mobility trends: who really studies abroad, and why?

Drawing on recent data and personal reflections, Iona Murdoch, Policy Advisor for Global Mobility at Universities UK International, explores the academic, employability, and personal growth benefits of mobility programs while addressing challenges such as accessibility and evolving student demographics.
12 December 2024 UUKi blog

12 December 2024 UUKi blog

UK-Ukraine Twinning: Newcastle University and National University of Water and Environmental Engineering

Over two years have passed since Newcastle University signed a five-year agreement with the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering (NUWEE) in Rivne, Ukraine. Find out how they've used their grant funding to support Ukraine's recovery and academic development.
9 December 2024 UUKi blog

9 December 2024 UUKi blog

Global experiential learning: a pathway to inclusive international education

Lisa Beare, Deputy Head of Global Opportunities at the University of Leeds, highlights how global experiential learning drives inclusivity and student success. She discusses initiatives that enhance employability and reduce inequalities, supported by the Turing Scheme and alumni funding.
25 November 2024 UUKi blog

25 November 2024 UUKi blog

The future of international student recruitment in a post-election landscape

Ahead of the International Student Recruitment Conference 2024 on 2 December, we spoke to colleagues who will be delivering the conference's UUKi-led session on developing responsible and sustainable international student recruitment strategies in the post-general election immigration landscape.
19 November 2024 UUKi blog

19 November 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University and University of East Anglia

Professor Matthias Neumann has led the development of the twinning relationship between University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, and Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (PNU), Ukraine. In this blog, Professor Neumann and colleagues reflect on two years of their award-winning partnership.
13 November 2024 International

13 November 2024 International

UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology Researcher Mobility Scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology Researcher Mobility Scheme is available to UUK member institutions to use in the context of research and innovation partnerships between UK higher education institutions and France. The projects supported through this scheme should be closely aligned with Horizon Europe and/or other international collaborative funding programmes. The funding for this mobility scheme has been provided by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) via the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). The deadline for applications is Sunday 12 January 2025.
31 October 2024 International

31 October 2024 International

UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology pump-priming grants scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-France Science, Innovation, and Technology pump-priming grants scheme is available to UUK member institutions to use in the context of research and innovation partnerships with France, with funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) via the International Science Partnerships Fund.
29 October 2024 UUKi blog

29 October 2024 UUKi blog

UK-Ukraine Twinning: in conversation with Dr Andrii Zharikov

We spoke to Dr Andrii Zharikov, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Portsmouth and the university's academic lead for Odesa Polytechnic National University, about the successes of the Portsmouth-Odesa partnership and plans for the future.

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