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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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17 November 2022 UUKi publications

The scale of UK higher education transnational education 2020–21

This report, now in its sixth edition, provides a snapshot analysis of where, at what level, and through what type of provision TNE students studied during the 2020−21 academic year.

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21 November 2022 UUKi publications

21 November 2022 UUKi publications

UUKi annual report 2021-22

Our annual report provides an overview of our activities in the 2021-22 year.
22 November 2022 News

22 November 2022 News

Universities UK reiterates desire to see association to Horizon Europe ratified

Our response to the government's announcement of immediate investment for the UK research and development and fusion sectors.
25 November 2022 Media releases

25 November 2022 Media releases

Our statement on speculation that the UK Government may look to reduce international student numbers

Commenting on speculation that the UK Government may look to cut international student numbers, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
28 November 2022 International research collaboration

28 November 2022 International research collaboration

UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme provides funding until 31 August 2023 for eligible higher education institutions participating in the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative, coordinated by the Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG), to develop bespoke programmes of work that address the reciprocal research and innovation needs of both Ukrainian and UK institutions and researchers.
28 November 2022 Media releases

28 November 2022 Media releases

Research England invests in UK-Ukraine university twinning scheme

Universities UK International (UUKi) has teamed up with Research England to support an innovative UK-Ukraine University Twinning Initiative.
1 December 2022 UUKi publications

1 December 2022 UUKi publications

The UK-Japan relationship: collaboration in higher education, research and innovation

This report assesses the current levels of research collaboration between the UK and Japan and suggests future opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
8 December 2022 UUKi publications

8 December 2022 UUKi publications

The management of outward student mobility programmes in the UK

This report shares the findings of a survey into how UK universities manage outward student mobility programmes.
13 December 2022 UUKi news

13 December 2022 UUKi news

UUKi responds to announcement of new International Science Partnerships Fund

On Tuesday 13 December 2022, Science and Technology Minister George Freeman announced phase one of a new global research fund, International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), at an event in Tokyo, Japan. This initial phase of the fund will be opened with £119m worth of funding to allow UK scientists and innovators to collaborate with peers around the world on some of the most pressing issues facing our planet. Jamie Arrowsmith, Director, Universities UK International, said:
19 December 2022 UUKi blog

19 December 2022 UUKi blog

International perspectives on climate action

In November, we facilitated a webinar exploring the intersection between climate action and international strategies in collaboration with the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), Universities Canada and Universities Finland.

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