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16 November 2022 UUKi news

Another record-breaking year for UK transnational education as number of UK TNE providers continues to grow

A new report from Universities UK International and the British Council finds that 162 UK higher education providers have reported students studying through transnational education (TNE) in the 2020-21 academic year, which is the highest figure to date.

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27 July 2022 UUKi blog

Applying for the Thouron Award, and what it means to me

Will Chan, a current Thouron Scholar, writes about his experience with the Thouron application process.

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21 July 2025 UUKi blog

21 July 2025 UUKi blog

From Manchester to Kelowna: how a summer in Canada changed my perspective on research – and life

Kevin Shi, a student from The University of Manchester, shares his experiences taking part in a research internship placement in Canada.
16 September 2020 UUKi blog

16 September 2020 UUKi blog

How my experience with the Thouron Award led to a role at a law firm in New York

Amelia shares her experience of the Thouron Award, and how it helped her to get a job in New York
9 September 2021 UUKi news

9 September 2021 UUKi news

In-depth analysis reveals the huge contribution of international students to the UK’s economic prosperity

In-depth analysis reveals the huge contribution of international students to the UK’s economic prosperity.Every part of the UK is financially better off – on average by £390 per person – because of international students.International students in Sheffield, Nottingham, London, Cardiff, Glasgow, and Newcastle are among those to deliver the greatest financial contributions.
12 August 2020 UUKi insights

12 August 2020 UUKi insights

International student recruitment: Why aren't we second? Part 1

This publication identifies how the UK can enhance its international student recruitment performance.
12 August 2020 UUKi blog

12 August 2020 UUKi blog

International student recruitment: Why aren't we second? Part 1

More about UUKi's latest publication, International student recruitment: Why aren't we second?
6 September 2021 UUKi insights

6 September 2021 UUKi insights

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.
16 June 2021 International

16 June 2021 International

Internationalisation at home - developing global citizens without travel

This report looks at international activities delivered at home, showcasing impactful programmes, benefits and good practice.
21 October 2022 UUKi blog

21 October 2022 UUKi blog

My semester abroad inspired me to return to the same university for my masters

Thouron scholar Caitlin writes about her experience returning to the University of Pennsylvania.
20 May 2024 UUKi news

20 May 2024 UUKi news

Over 180 students secure research internship in Canada through UUKi on Mitacs GRI scheme

187 students from 19 UK universities have secured a place on the Globalink Research Internship (GRI) scheme, commencing this month, thanks to a partnership between Universities UK International (UUKi) and Mitacs.

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