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22 October 2020 UUKi blog

22 October 2020 UUKi blog

The Thouron Award: so much more than an award

Thouron alumnus, John, shares what it's like to be part of a community of Thouron scholars.
3 January 2024 International research collaboration

3 January 2024 International research collaboration

The UK has associated to Horizon Europe – what’s next?

Peter Mason, Head of Global Research and Innovation Policy at Universities UK International, explains there is still work to be done to capitalise on the mutual benefits to the UK and EU following Horizon Europe association.
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.
12 September 2025 International

12 September 2025 International

Think global, act local: rethinking UK university global engagement

From the rapid rise of international branch campuses to the need for governance models that balance global ambitions with local realities, Cheryl and Mark from TNE Institute explore how institutions can build integrated, sustainable strategies for the future.
27 March 2025 International

27 March 2025 International

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 International

25 March 2025 International

Three years of UK-Ukraine Twinning

We look back on universities' achievements over the past three years of UK-Ukraine Twinning.
30 March 2026 International

30 March 2026 International

TNE in the International Education Strategy: opportunities for growth and collaboration

Universities have an opportunity to capitalise on transnational education’s (TNE’s) starring role in the new International Education Strategy.
14 March 2024 International

14 March 2024 International

Two years of twinning: Cardiff University and Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University (ZPNU)

We speak to Cardiff University on their partnership with Ukrainian institution ZPNU to mark two years of twinning.
27 February 2024 Ukraine

27 February 2024 Ukraine

Two years of twinning: challenges in Ukrainian higher education

Nadiya Ivanenko is a Visiting Research Fellow in the Department of Education, University of Oxford. In this blog, Nadiya discusses the challenges Ukrainian higher education faces.
26 March 2024 Ukraine

26 March 2024 Ukraine

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).
21 March 2024 Ukraine

21 March 2024 Ukraine

Two years of twinning: University of Nottingham and the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU)

We speak with Jim Green, Senior Global Engagement Manager (Strategy and Insights) at the University of Nottingham, and Solomiia Rozlutska, Director of the Ukrainian Catholic University Academic Relations Office on a successful twinning partnership.
4 July 2024 Ukraine

4 July 2024 Ukraine

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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