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6 January 2026 International

6 January 2026 International

Scaling up: data deep dive reveals the drivers behind continued TNE growth

Annabelle Lee unpacks the data and trends from UUKi’s analysis of UK HE TNE in 2023–24.
9 April 2024 International

9 April 2024 International

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.
28 May 2025 International

28 May 2025 International

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.
15 May 2020 International

15 May 2020 International

Resetting not recovering: greening post-pandemic international strategies

While a new global threat has emerged since the end of last year, the biggest threat facing the global community today remains unchanged - the climate emergency.
12 September 2019 International

12 September 2019 International

Readjusting to the UK

A study abroad student writes about adjusting to being back home.
17 October 2023 Ukraine

17 October 2023 Ukraine

Puppetry in the Ukrainian conflict

This case study originates from the research conducted by Dr Matt Smith, Reader in Applied Theatre and Puppetry at the University of Portsmouth, as part of the UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme. It highlights the way that culture like puppet theatre can survive conflict and be part of social reconstruction. In this project, Dr Smith worked with a team of scholars at Odesa Polytechnic, Dr. Tamara Rozova, Dr. Nataliia Borodina, Dr. Tetiana Ovcharenko. Here, Dr Smith outlines the project and its findings.
23 July 2024 International

23 July 2024 International

Preparing Transnational Education (TNE) students for the future of work

Victoria Wade, University of London, previews her session at the Transnational Education Conference 2024.
9 April 2021 International

9 April 2021 International

Post-pandemic international student recruitment trends: a closer look at student demand data

Some early highlights from IDP Connect’s new whitepaper.
16 October 2024 UUKi blog

16 October 2024 UUKi blog

Perseverance and authenticity: my journey to the Thouron Award

Darren shares how the Thouron Award opened doors to immersive cultural and educational opportunities in the US.
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.
2 April 2026 International

2 April 2026 International

New consortium-based network to advance collaborative online international learning in the UK and Ireland

Drawing on his experience at the University of Leeds, Professor Martin Ward discusses the transformative potential of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).
3 March 2022 International student recruitment

3 March 2022 International student recruitment

Navigating in a new world: how senior leadership teams can continue to provide a quality learning experience for international students

There's a real change going on in international student behaviour. Universities must acknowledge this and tailor their services accordingly if they want to compete with fast-improving higher education institutions worldwide.

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