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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 UUKi blog

12 November 2021 UUKi blog

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.
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.

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