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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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29 February 2024 Media releases

Graduate visa critically important for UK jobs, growth and global ambitions

Since the launch of the government’s International Education Strategy in 2019, growth in international student recruitment to the UK has delivered a boost of more than £60 billion to the UK’s economy, new analysis shows.

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1 December 2025 UUKi blog

Harvesting clean energy from fluid motion: reflections from our UK–France SMARTFLOW collaboration

Dr Weigang Yao (De Montfort University) reveals the science and collaboration behind the UK-France SMARTFLOW collaboration.

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14 March 2018 UUKi publications

14 March 2018 UUKi publications

Higher education and displaced people: a guide for UK universities

This report sets out the steps universities are taking to support the needs of displaced learners. It also suggests ways in which they can further enhance their impact working with and for displaced communities.
4 November 2020 UUKi publications

4 November 2020 UUKi publications

Higher education and UK trade policy

This report asks what treatment of UK higher education will be most appropriate and beneficial to the sector in the UK’s forthcoming discussions on free trade agreements (FTAs).
23 September 2019 UUKi publications

23 September 2019 UUKi publications

Higher education in Jordan: opportunities for collaboration

This information note outlines opportunities for collaboration in Jordan.
23 September 2019 UUKi publications

23 September 2019 UUKi publications

Higher education in Tunisia: opportunities for collaboration

An information note summarising opportunities for collaboration in Tunisia.
16 September 2026 International

16 September 2026 International

Higher Education Sector Action Plan

The Education Sector Action Group (ESAG) Core Members have worked with organisations across all four UK nations to develop the first sector action plans.
4 February 2021 Brexit

4 February 2021 Brexit

Horizon Europe after Brexit

The UK will participate in the Horizon Europe programme as an associated country, subject to a final agreement once the relevant EU legal texts have been finalised.
10 February 2025 UUKi blog

10 February 2025 UUKi blog

Horizon Europe: one year on

In this blog, Dajana Dzanovic reflects on the past year of the UK's association to Horizon Europe.
28 September 2021 UUKi blog

28 September 2021 UUKi blog

How digital allows universities to be borderless

The recent announcement that the University of Cambridge is to offer online courses aimed at professionals worldwide wanting to upskill illustrates the opportunities that are opening up for universities and students who have embraced the digital teaching and learning revolution.
22 September 2025 UUKi blog

22 September 2025 UUKi blog

How does Jisc support UK higher education transnational education (TNE) provision?

Alongside sector support through the TNE licensing service and guidance on areas like cybersecurity and network provision, Jisc has recently undertaken research into the digital experiences of international and transnational education students and staff, publishing a number of reports and briefing papers summarising their findings. Dr Tabetha Newman, CEO Timmus Research and Senior Research Consultant at Jisc alongside, Elizabeth Newall, Senior Sector Specialist (Digital Transformation) at Jisc will launch the latest TNE report Global education and technology: Insights into transnational student and staff digital experiences at the UUKi TNE 2025 conference.

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