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1 September 2025 UUKi blog

The case for stronger international graduate outcomes data

Suraj Modhvadiya (Policy Adviser, UUKi) discusses the importance of the Graduate Outcomes survey, and why greater international graduate participation is essential for shaping future policy.

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17 May 2023 UUKi publications

The costs and benefits of international higher education students to the UK economy

This study, an update of this 2021 study, published jointly by Universities UK International (UUKi), the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Kaplan International Pathways in collaboration with London Economics, reveals the growing importance of international students to local economies throughout the UK.

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9 September 2021 UUKi publications

9 September 2021 UUKi publications

The costs and benefits of international higher education students to the UK economy

This study, published by Universities UK International (UUKi) and the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), with research from London Economics, is about the costs and benefits of international students to the UK economy.
29 February 2024 UUKi insights

29 February 2024 UUKi insights

The economic impact of the expansion of post study work rights and the Graduate route

Analysis of the economic impact of the International Education Strategy’s expansion of post study work rights and the Graduate route
25 November 2024 UUKi blog

25 November 2024 UUKi blog

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

UUKi colleagues discuss responsible international student recruitment strategies in the post-general election landscape.
27 January 2025 UUKi blog

27 January 2025 UUKi blog

The global opportunities framework: making room for all at the table

This blog explores how higher education institutions can craft inclusive and impactful global learning opportunities.
14 March 2023 UUKi blog

14 March 2023 UUKi blog

The importance of human connections as new technologies evolve

IHEF returned to our screens on 28 Feb and 1 March – filled with sharp insights into the future of international higher education. Our IHEF 2023 partner AECC Global shared powerful keynote on their exclusive insights and data. Here, they delve into the importance of human connections in our increasingly digital world.
17 March 2023 UUKi blog

17 March 2023 UUKi blog

The importance of Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding

Research and innovation collaboration with countries across the globe is of fundamental importance if the UK wants to become a science superpower. This includes developing equitable partnerships with countries in the Global South. Through ODA funding, the UK is able to collaborate with these countries to solve global challenges.
12 November 2021 UUKi blog

12 November 2021 UUKi blog

The internationalisation and climate change conundrum

Try as I might, it's been hard to track progress at COP26 from home, attempting to follow things, to get to grip with what happens in the various ‘zones’, the sheer number of topics being addressed, the negotiations, the daily announcements. What constitutes a meaningful commitment and what is simply spin?
8 December 2022 International

8 December 2022 International

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.
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?

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