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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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30 March 2026 UUKi blog

TNE in the International Education Strategy: opportunities for growth and collaboration

Universities have an opportunity to capitalise on transnational education’s (TNE’s) starring role in the new International Education Strategy.

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25 March 2025 UUKi blog

Three years of UK-Ukraine Twinning

We look back on universities' achievements over the past three years of UK-Ukraine Twinning.

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27 March 2025 UUKi blog

27 March 2025 UUKi blog

Three years of Twinning: Durham University and Zaporizhzhia National University

We catch up with Durham University to discuss their Twinning collaboration with ZNU three years into the scheme.
12 September 2025 UUKi blog

12 September 2025 UUKi blog

Think global, act local: rethinking UK university global engagement

From the rapid rise of international branch campuses to the need for governance models that balance global ambitions with local realities, Cheryl and Mark from TNE Institute explore how institutions can build integrated, sustainable strategies for the future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
23 November 2023 UUKi publications

23 November 2023 UUKi publications

The scale of Welsh HE TNE 2021—22

Trend analysis and regional insights into the current state and scale of Welsh HE transnational education.

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