International

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.

Universities UK International is the home of our international work.

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25 January 2023 UUKi news

UUKi responds to media speculation regarding international students

UUKi Director Jamie Arrowsmith responds to speculation in the media around international students.

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20 January 2023 UUKi news

Invitation to tender - ‘Responding to international humanitarian crises: lessons from the UK higher education sector response to the invasion of Ukraine’

Universities UK (UUK) is inviting tenders for a research project with the title 'Responding to international humanitarian crises: lessons from the UK higher education sector response to the invasion of Ukraine.' This page summarises some of the information from the invitation to tender (ITT). The full version of the ITT document is available to download.

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20 December 2022 International

20 December 2022 International

UUK responds to Horizon Europe guarantee extension

Our response to the UK Government announcement that the Horizon Europe funding guarantee has been extended.
13 December 2022 International

13 December 2022 International

UUKi responds to announcement of new International Science Partnerships Fund

On Tuesday 13 December 2022, Science and Technology Minister George Freeman announced phase one of a new global research fund, International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), at an event in Tokyo, Japan. This initial phase of the fund will be opened with £119m worth of funding to allow UK scientists and innovators to collaborate with peers around the world on some of the most pressing issues facing our planet. Jamie Arrowsmith, Director, Universities UK International, said:
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.
28 November 2022 International research collaboration

28 November 2022 International research collaboration

UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme provides funding until 31 August 2023 for eligible higher education institutions participating in the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative, coordinated by the Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG), to develop bespoke programmes of work that address the reciprocal research and innovation needs of both Ukrainian and UK institutions and researchers.
25 November 2022 Media releases

25 November 2022 Media releases

Our statement on speculation that the UK Government may look to reduce international student numbers

Commenting on speculation that the UK Government may look to cut international student numbers, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
22 November 2022 News

22 November 2022 News

Universities UK reiterates desire to see association to Horizon Europe ratified

Our response to the government's announcement of immediate investment for the UK research and development and fusion sectors.
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.
16 November 2022 International

16 November 2022 International

Another record-breaking year for UK transnational education as number of UK TNE providers continues to grow

A new report from Universities UK International and the British Council finds that 162 UK higher education providers have reported students studying through transnational education (TNE) in the 2020-21 academic year, which is the highest figure to date.
8 November 2022 UUKi insights

8 November 2022 UUKi insights

Case studies: how universities are managing risk in internationalisation

These case studies have been gathered from our members, UK higher education institutions, as part of our ongoing work to strengthen the vigilance of the sector when working with international partners.