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International activity is a cornerstone of the UK higher education sector. Our work helps UK universities build secure, sustainable relationships with international institutes, researchers, students and partners.

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1 February 2018 UUKi publications

The Scale of UK Higher Education Transnational Education 2015-16

The Scale of UK higher education transnational education 2015-16 report includes a detailed analysis of regional trends according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency’s Aggregate Offshore Record (HESA AOR) data.

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24 January 2018 UUKi publications

Briefing note on continued higher education and research collaboration through European Union programmes

Despite the uncertainty created by the UK’s decision to leave the EU, it is vital to note that at present there is no change to UK’s status in Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020. We would like to encourage European universities to continue to pursue collaborative research and student exchange opportunities with UK counterparts.

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15 January 2018 UUKi news

15 January 2018 UUKi news

Supporting the success of forced migrants in higher education

Access, participation and success in higher education are rarely considered as priorities when contemplating ways to support forced migrants that is refugees, asylum seekers and others in need of international protection. Yet, education, including higher education, is critical to supporting forced migrants establish themselves in a new country.
1 November 2017 International

1 November 2017 International

Widening Participation in UK Outward Student Mobility

Students who spend some time abroad working, studying or volunteering achieve better degrees and get better jobs, and the number of students going abroad is rising each year. However, not all students in the UK participate in outward mobility at the same rate.
30 June 2017 UUKi publications

30 June 2017 UUKi publications

Pakistan Higher Education Commission Vision 2025

This note contains a review of Pakistan's draft Higher Education Commission Vision 2025. It includes reference to potential opportunities for collaboration.
25 May 2017 International

25 May 2017 International

International higher education in Facts and Figures 2017

A data snapshot of UK higher education and internationalisation, looking at international students and academics; transnational education; student and staff mobility; global research collaborations and innovation.
12 May 2017 International

12 May 2017 International

Cuba: challenges and opportunities for UK higher education engagement

In March 2017, three Cuban Ministry of Higher Education and university officials met with UK representatives to identify the level of interest in and opportunities for new partnerships between Cuban and UK higher education sectors.
17 March 2017 International

17 March 2017 International

PhD Student Outward Mobility: Perceived Barriers and Benefits

Findings of a focus group on PhD student outward mobility structured around four broad themes: motivations and perceived benefits of mobility; perceived challenges and barriers to mobility; attitudes to mobility and information, communication and support.
26 September 2016 International research collaboration

26 September 2016 International research collaboration

International innovation and UK universities

This report is a learning resource for UK universities to see what has worked and where the barriers to progress are found in international innovation collaboration.
29 June 2016 UUKi publications

29 June 2016 UUKi publications

The scale and scope of UK higher education transnational education

A report to showcase the great breadth and variety of models and partnerships in the UK's outgoing higher education transnational education, providing evidence for institutions and policy makers.
2 June 2016 UUKi publications

2 June 2016 UUKi publications

International Higher Education in Facts and Figures 2016

International Higher Education in Facts and Figures 2016 explores the latest trends in international higher education and research. It includes statistics on international students, UK student and staff mobility, transnational education, the comparative performance of UK research and innovation, and the UK's international research collaborations.

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