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24 January 2022 UUKi publications

The scale of UK higher education transnational education 2019-20: Scottish providers

This report uses data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) to provide trend analysis of UK transnational education (TNE) delivered by Scottish providers.

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24 January 2022 UUKi publications

The scale of UK higher education transnational education 2019-20: Welsh providers

This report uses data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) to provide trend analysis of UK transnational education (TNE) delivered by Welsh providers.

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17 November 2022 UUKi publications

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.
17 December 2025 UUKi publications

17 December 2025 UUKi publications

The scale of UK higher education transnational education 2023–24

This report highlights how and where UK HE TNE was delivered in the 2023–24 academic year, and throughout the past 10 years.
23 November 2023 UUKi insights

23 November 2023 UUKi insights

The scale of Welsh HE TNE 2021—22

Trend analysis and regional insights into the current state and scale of Welsh HE transnational education.
4 December 2019 UUKi publications

4 December 2019 UUKi publications

The state of the relationship: mapping UK higher education engagement with Brazil

This analysis aims to contribute to a better understanding of current levels of engagement between the UK and Brazilian higher education systems, and to inform future institutional strategies.
19 July 2021 UUKi blog

19 July 2021 UUKi blog

The Thouron Award: an opportunity to learn again

A Thouron scholar shares thoughts on taking part in the US scholarship programme.
22 October 2020 UUKi blog

22 October 2020 UUKi blog

The Thouron Award: so much more than an award

Thouron alumnus, John, shares what it's like to be part of a community of Thouron scholars.
3 January 2024 UUKi blog

3 January 2024 UUKi blog

The UK has associated to Horizon Europe – what’s next?

Peter Mason, Head of Global Research and Innovation Policy at Universities UK International, explains there is still work to be done to capitalise on the mutual benefits to the UK and EU following Horizon Europe association.
1 August 2022 UUKi blog

1 August 2022 UUKi blog

The UK's global research outlook: what does the data say?

UK university research and innovation retains an international outlook, despite the challenges thrown its way. Read more from Peter Mason.
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.

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