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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.
22 October 2020 International research collaboration

22 October 2020 International research collaboration

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.
25 August 2026 UUKi blog

25 August 2026 UUKi blog

Transnational education beyond business: a look ahead to TNE 2026

Ahead of TNE 2026, Eduardo Ramos reflects on the claim that ‘TNE is just business’.
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.

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