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10 March 2020 Equality, diversity and inclusion

10 March 2020 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Supporting LGBT students studying overseas

Ensuring that universities deliver better outcomes for LGBT students
28 September 2023 International staff and students

28 September 2023 International staff and students

Sustaining excellence: choosing quality in international student recruitment practices

Aatreyee Guha Thakurta is Head Higher Education - Mobility India (British Council). Here, Aatreyee reflects on the importance of maintaining and expanding quality in international student recruitment practices, in the face of growing interconnectedness and international student numbers.
1 September 2025 International

1 September 2025 International

The case for stronger international graduate outcomes data

Suraj Modhvadiya (Policy Adviser, UUKi) discusses the importance of the Graduate Outcomes survey, and why greater international graduate participation is essential for shaping future policy.
25 November 2024 International

25 November 2024 International

The future of international student recruitment in a post-election landscape

UUKi colleagues discuss responsible international student recruitment strategies in the post-general election landscape.
27 January 2025 International

27 January 2025 International

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.
14 March 2023 International staff and students

14 March 2023 International staff and students

The importance of human connections as new technologies evolve

IHEF returned to our screens on 28 Feb and 1 March – filled with sharp insights into the future of international higher education. Our IHEF 2023 partner AECC Global shared powerful keynote on their exclusive insights and data. Here, they delve into the importance of human connections in our increasingly digital world.
17 March 2023 Research and funding

17 March 2023 Research and funding

The importance of Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding

Research and innovation collaboration with countries across the globe is of fundamental importance if the UK wants to become a science superpower. This includes developing equitable partnerships with countries in the Global South. Through ODA funding, the UK is able to collaborate with these countries to solve global challenges.
12 November 2021 Climate and sustainability

12 November 2021 Climate and sustainability

The internationalisation and climate change conundrum

Try as I might, it's been hard to track progress at COP26 from home, attempting to follow things, to get to grip with what happens in the various ‘zones’, the sheer number of topics being addressed, the negotiations, the daily announcements. What constitutes a meaningful commitment and what is simply spin?
16 December 2021 International

16 December 2021 International

The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act: What is it, and what does it mean for UK universities?

The National Security and Investment Act (also known as the NSI Act) will come into force on 4 January 2022. So, what does this mean and what do you need to know?
22 October 2024 International

22 October 2024 International

The power of international collaboration in research and innovation

Professor Dame Karen Holford explores the critical role of international collaboration in research and innovation.
23 August 2022 Central Asia

23 August 2022 Central Asia

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.
19 July 2021 International research collaboration

19 July 2021 International research collaboration

The Thouron Award: an opportunity to learn again

A Thouron scholar shares thoughts on taking part in the US scholarship programme.

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