International experience and mobility

Among many advantages, international experiences help develop soft skills, intercultural understanding and improve employability. We work with UK universities to increase the number of students who can access these beneficial experiences.

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29 Jun 2021 Webinar

Report launch: short-term mobility, long-term impact

This event is an opportunity to hear from UUKi on the findings, and hear first-hand from universities and students about the impact of such programmes, including any lessons learned. This recording took place on 24 June 2021.

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24 Jun 2021 UUKi news

Shorter mobility programmes break down barriers to participation and deliver impact, finds new report

Read about the findings of our short-term mobility report.

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24 Jun 2021 UUKi publications

24 Jun 2021 UUKi publications

Short-term mobility, long-term impact: inclusive international opportunities of less than four weeks

Supported by case studies and focus groups drawn from universities across the UK, this report reviews impact and benefits of short-term mobility programmes and identifies models of good practice.
22 Jun 2021 UUKi blog

22 Jun 2021 UUKi blog

Exploring the Other – My short-term mobility experience

A student from the University of Nottingham talks about the impact of shorter mobility experiences.
21 Jun 2021 UUKi news

21 Jun 2021 UUKi news

UUKi and Mitacs renew commitment to advance UK-Canada international research collaboration

The organisations have renewed their partnership for the coming year, which will provide 60 research intensive internships in Canada for UK students.
16 Jun 2021 UUKi publications

16 Jun 2021 UUKi publications

Internationalisation at home - developing global citizens without travel

This report looks at international activities delivered at home, showcasing impactful programmes, benefits and good practice.
20 Apr 2021 UUKi blog

20 Apr 2021 UUKi blog

You can’t create virtual exchange overnight: what we have learnt from moving international experiences online

Head of Global Mobility at De Montfort University shares lessons learned from delivering online mobility experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
30 Mar 2021 Webinar

30 Mar 2021 Webinar

Turing: the UK's new student mobility programme

This webinar is aimed at higher education institutions and organisations based outside the UK.
18 Feb 2021 Brexit

18 Feb 2021 Brexit

UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: implications for universities

The UK government has reached an agreement with the European Union on a future relationship which entered into force on 1 May 2021. The wide-reaching agreement has several implications for universities, their staff and students.
11 Feb 2021 International experience and mobility

11 Feb 2021 International experience and mobility

Student mobility after Brexit

The UK government decided not to seek participation in the new Erasmus+ programme. The UK government will instead launch the Turing scheme.
5 Feb 2021 Brexit

5 Feb 2021 Brexit

Immigration rules after Brexit

The UK and EU have agreed visa-free travel for tourist visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. However, there are additional actions which might be required if travelling to the EU for work or study, even for a short period of time. For instance, a visa, work permit or other documentation might be needed.