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26 March 2024 UUKi blog

26 March 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: Durham University and Zaporizhzhia National University (ZNU)

Here, we speak to those leading the innovative collaboration between Durham University and Zaporizhzhia National University; Professor Jane Macnaughton (Deputy Vice Provost for Research, Durham University), Professor Olena Tupakhina (Vice-Rector, ZNU) and Dr Markian Prokopovych (Associate Professor of Modern European Cultural History, Durham University).
28 March 2024 UUKi blog

28 March 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: UUKi Director Jamie Arrowsmith

As Director of Universities UK International, Jamie Arrowsmith has overseen the work undertaken as part of both the UK-Ukraine twinning scheme, and the wider grants scheme. In this blog, Jamie reflects on the past two years and his hopes for the future of these flourishing partnerships.
2 April 2024 International research collaboration

2 April 2024 International research collaboration

IHEF 2024 forward look: Anisa Muzaffar, UK Collaborative on Development Research

Anisa Muzaffar, Senior Research and Policy Officer at the UK Collaborative on Development Research, previews International Higher Education Forum 2024 on 1-2 May.
5 April 2024 UUKi blog

5 April 2024 UUKi blog

IHEF 2024 forward look: Professor John Strachan

Professor John Strachan, PVC (Research and Enterprise) at Bath Spa University and Director of GuildHE, will be joining over 200 colleagues at International Higher Education Forum 2024. He will join other expert speakers on a panel to discuss how smaller and specialised institutions can formulate coherent, effective international strategies. Here, he previews this talk and the wider conference.
8 April 2024 UUKi blog

8 April 2024 UUKi blog

IHEF 2024 forward look: Simon Emmett, IDP Connect

Simon Emmett, CEO of IDP Connect, looks ahead to the flagship International Higher Education Conference - taking place at Senate House on 1-2 May. Simon will be delivering a keynote address on Day 1 of the conference.
9 April 2024 UUKi blog

9 April 2024 UUKi blog

Revised TNE data requirements: what does this mean for the UK HE sector and TNE providers?

This is a blog by Aneta Hayes, Dean (International) at Keele University and Chair of UUKi’s Group on Monitoring and Evaluation Tools in transnational education (TNE), and Joana Westphal, Head of TNE at Universities UK International.
12 April 2024 UUKi blog

12 April 2024 UUKi blog

IHEF 2024 forward look: Sandy Bhangal, ETS TOEFL

Sandy Bhangal, ETS International UK, discusses her thoughts on effective diversification ahead of the International Higher Education Forum 2024.
17 April 2024 UUKi blog

17 April 2024 UUKi blog

IHEF 2024 forward look: Gwen Williams, Universities Wales

Gwen Williams, Universities Wales, explores the international role of Welsh institutions.
23 April 2024 UUKi blog

23 April 2024 UUKi blog

IHEF 2024 forward look: Griff Ryan, Universities UK International

Griff Ryan, UUKi Policy Advisor, previews the global mobility session at International Higher Education Forum 2024.
8 May 2024 UUKi blog

8 May 2024 UUKi blog

Global mobility and student finance: resources

Charmaine Valente, Student Loans Company, compiles the resources used in their recent presentation to global mobility teams across the UK.
30 May 2024 International

30 May 2024 International

What practical steps can UK universities take to manage risk and develop responsible transnational education (TNE)?

With over half a million UK TNE students worldwide, we must evaluate how the UK can develop and maintain safe, secure and sustainable TNE.
4 July 2024 UUKi blog

4 July 2024 UUKi blog

Two years of twinning: University of St Andrews and National University of Ostroh Academy

Dr Emily Finer, University of St Andrews, discusses their Twinning partnership with National University of Ostroh Academy.

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