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26 March 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: Durham University and Zaporizhzhia National University (ZNU)

Here, we speak to those leading the innovative collaboration between Durham University and Zaporizhzhia National University; Professor Jane Macnaughton (Deputy Vice Provost for Research, Durham University), Professor Olena Tupakhina (Vice-Rector, ZNU) and Dr Markian Prokopovych (Associate Professor of Modern European Cultural History, Durham University).

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21 March 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: University of Nottingham and the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU)

We speak with Jim Green, Senior Global Engagement Manager (Strategy and Insights) at the University of Nottingham, and Solomiia Rozlutska, Director of the Ukrainian Catholic University Academic Relations Office on a successful twinning partnership.

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4 July 2024 UUKi blog

4 July 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: University of St Andrews and National University of Ostroh Academy

Dr Emily Finer, University of St Andrews, discusses their Twinning partnership with National University of Ostroh Academy.
28 March 2024 UUKi blog

28 March 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: UUKi Director Jamie Arrowsmith

As Director of Universities UK International, Jamie Arrowsmith has overseen the work undertaken as part of both the UK-Ukraine twinning scheme, and the wider grants scheme. In this blog, Jamie reflects on the past two years and his hopes for the future of these flourishing partnerships.
19 November 2024 UUKi blog

19 November 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University and University of East Anglia

Professor Neumann, UEA, and colleagues reflect on their award-winning partnership with Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University.
17 June 2021 International

17 June 2021 International

Two years on: ongoing impact of the 2018/19 Rutherford Fund Strategic Partner Grants

This report presents survey findings and builds on evidence collected at the end of Rutherford Fund Strategic Partner Grants fellowships to demonstrate the programme’s ongoing impact.
2 July 2025 UUKi insights

2 July 2025 UUKi insights

UK government Immigration White Paper explainer for international agents and counsellors 

British Council and Universities UK International explainer for the Immigration White Paper published in May 2025.
6 November 2025 International

6 November 2025 International

UK HE TNE data collection from 2026-27 – what's changing?

Aneta Hayes, Chair of UUKi's M&E group, discusses upcoming changes to TNE data collection.
5 August 2024 UUKi publications

5 August 2024 UUKi publications

UK higher education data - international

UUKi's hub for the latest data insights on international students and staff, international student experiences, TNE and R&I.
22 February 2023 UUKi blog

22 February 2023 UUKi blog

UK international admissions: how the sector is responding to today’s fast-changing environment

Simon Emmett, CEO of IDP Connect, will be delivering a keynote at #IHEF2023 on their latest data on international student recruitment. Join us at next week's event to tune in, and read on for a flavour of their insights.
3 November 2022 UUKi news

3 November 2022 UUKi news

UK must not deprioritise European student recruitment amid Brexit challenges, UUKi and Studyportals warn

A major new analysis piece from UUKi and Studyportals urges the UK Government and universities to prioritise European student recruitment and makes recommendations for stabilising and regrowing student numbers in opportunity markets.

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