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28 May 2025 UUKi blog

28 May 2025 UUKi blog

Responding to humanitarian crises: the art of the possible

In this blog, Professor Nick Gill and Aleks Palanac outline the barriers to accessible higher education for individuals seeking sanctuary and explore what UK universities can do to support scholars in areas of conflict, beyond providing scholarships to study in the UK.
21 May 2025 UUKi blog

21 May 2025 UUKi blog

What makes a good international and transnational student digital experience? From lived experiences to sector advice

In this blog, Dr Tabetha Newman (Timmus Research Ltd & Jisc Associate), Elizabeth Newall (Senior Sector Specialist, Jisc), and Sarah Knight (Director of Digital Transformation, Jisc) share findings from three years of research across 25+ UK institutions. They explore the digital “shocks” students face, from Wi-Fi access and multifactor authentication to cultural expectations around e-learning, and offer practical guidance for universities delivering both on-campus and TNE programmes.
21 April 2025 UUKi blog

21 April 2025 UUKi blog

As global student flows shift, what’s next for the UK?

In this blog, Andy Plant and Selma Toohey will take a closer look at how international student recruitment is changing. As more countries become popular study destinations, traditional markets face new challenges.
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.
25 March 2025 UUKi blog

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.
24 February 2025 UUKi blog

24 February 2025 UUKi blog

UK-Ukraine Twinning: University of Nottingham and Ukrainian Catholic University

Jim Green discusses the Twinning collaboration between University of Nottingham and Ukrainian Catholic University.
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.
5 February 2025 UUKi blog

5 February 2025 UUKi blog

A preview of Gone international: reflections on student mobility from Jisc and Northern Consortium

We offer a sneak peek of what to expect from the 2025 edition of the Gone international report series.
4 February 2025 International

4 February 2025 International

Looking ahead: preparing for the Trusted global research conference 2025

Professor Sir Peter Mathieson explores themes shaping this year's discussions at Trusted Global Research Conference 2025.
27 January 2025 UUKi blog

27 January 2025 UUKi blog

The global opportunities framework: making room for all at the table

This blog explores how higher education institutions can craft inclusive and impactful global learning opportunities.
16 January 2025 International

16 January 2025 International

UK-Ukraine Twinning: University of East London and Cherkasy State Technological University

Sam Jelliman, University of East London (UEL), discusses UEL's Twinning partnership with Cherkasy State Technological University (ChSTU).
14 January 2025 International

14 January 2025 International

Why post-mobility support matters for students

Kirsten Förster, Aberystwyth University, explores the challenges students face upon returning from international placements.

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