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19 December 2022 Climate and sustainability

19 December 2022 Climate and sustainability

International perspectives on climate action

In November, we facilitated a webinar exploring the intersection between climate action and international strategies in collaboration with the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), Universities Canada and Universities Finland.
21 October 2022 International

21 October 2022 International

My semester abroad inspired me to return to the same university for my masters

Thouron scholar Caitlin writes about her experience returning to the University of Pennsylvania.
23 August 2022 Transnational education

23 August 2022 Transnational education

The power of transnational education: reflecting on 20 years of partnership

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT), Uzbekistan. This is a milestone in the history of the university, and a significant step forward for the higher education sector of Uzbekistan.
1 August 2022 International research collaboration

1 August 2022 International research collaboration

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.
27 July 2022 Student mobility and international experience

27 July 2022 Student mobility and international experience

Applying for the Thouron Award, and what it means to me

Will Chan, a current Thouron Scholar, writes about his experience with the Thouron application process.
18 July 2022 Student mobility and international experience

18 July 2022 Student mobility and international experience

Student mobility data 2020-21: foundations of recovery

This blog looks at the latest trends in student mobility data from HESA for 2020-21.
16 June 2022 Security and risk

16 June 2022 Security and risk

Managing risk in international research and innovation

This blog accompanies our report which outlines the main security threats that universities face, and summarises three major pieces of guidance universities should acquaint themselves with.
27 May 2022 International staff and students

27 May 2022 International staff and students

Evolving ambition: How can we achieve sustainable growth in international student recruitment?

The last two years have been a bumpy ride for international student recruitment. Yet, despite the many challenges, in 2020/21 the UK welcomed 605,130 international students to our campuses and in doing so hit the International Education Strategy’s 600,000 international enrolment target almost a decade ahead of the 2030 deadline.
11 May 2022 Research and innovation

11 May 2022 Research and innovation

Is there hope on the Horizon or is the UK going its own way?

Following nearly 18 months of stalemate, we are closer than ever to the UK deciding to go its own way, but there is still time to rescue the deal.
3 May 2022 Transnational education

3 May 2022 Transnational education

UK transnational education grows across all regions during the pandemic – where do we go from here?

Over the last two years, there has been plenty of speculation around how the pandemic would affect the delivery of UK degrees overseas.
19 April 2022 Climate and sustainability

19 April 2022 Climate and sustainability

Now is the time to get serious about the climate crisis. How can universities be a part of the solution?

Celia Partridge explores links between universities' international and sustainability strategies.
14 March 2022 International student recruitment

14 March 2022 International student recruitment

Analysing the UK’s international student recruitment landscape

The historic data of the UK’s higher education sector paints a vivid picture of stability, growth, and even enduring appeal. More recent HESA data illustrates robust demand, a huge milestone for the sector and a cause for celebration with the UK surpassing its target of 600,000 international students a decade early. However, on closer inspection this may simply be creating a false environment that not only offers a limited perspective of our educational landscape but also overlooks the geopolitical factors that have helped bolster the UK market.