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We were excited to be involved at The PIE Live Europe 2025 this week! Our Chief Executive Anne-Marie Graham joined an expert panel to discuss the strategic direction for tertiary education and research in Wales in light of the latest Universities Wales report. The panel discussed the roles of funding, advocacy and national identity in this strategy and what opportunities and challenges are facing Wales in internationalisation. Additionally, our new #WeAreInternational Student Ambassadors Arya and Saida joined a lively and dynamic roundtable session where delegates spoke directly to international students studying at a range of institutions across the UK. Their lived experience served as a reminder for all as to why we work in international education and what we may overlook in terms of trying to facilitate a successful experience. Find out more about The PIE Live: https://lnkd.in/gjtcimNB Meet our new #WeAreInternational Student Ambassadors: https://lnkd.in/gm78ds_m

🌍📋 How are you implementing the #WeAreInternational Student Charter in your work? Continuing on from last year's #WeAreInternational Grants Scheme, we're excited to share a brand-new toolkit from the University of Nottingham and International Students House (London), which provides a practical guide for international students, university staff, and student mentors as to how you can best enhance belonging and inclusion for international students at your institution. Download the new toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eYHJTJMA

🌟 Exploring the future of international education in Wales at #PIELIVE25 🌟 The Universities Wales panel at #PIELIVE25 offered a thought-provoking exploration into the strategic direction of tertiary education and research in Wales. The session delved into the importance of a global outlook for universities and examined the challenges and opportunities Wales faces in its internationalisation journey. Panel highlights: - Insights on funding, advocacy, and national identity from experts including Anne-Marie Graham (UKCISA) and Dewi Knight (PolicyWISE). - Perspectives on how Wales is positioning itself on the global stage in international education. - A lively discussion on how Wales can enhance its international reach, featuring speakers from UKCISA, British Council, IDP Education Ltd, and more. Key takeaways from the session: - Maddalaine Ansell from The British Council shared: "TNE is risky, but the more Welsh universities can collaborate and do TNE together, the more they spread the risk." - Rachael L., Vice Chancellor at Cardiff Metropolitan University, emphasised the human aspect, saying: "We're not just talking about markets and educational products, we’re talking about people, and people with hopes and dreams." A huge thank you to all our panellists for their invaluable contributions: 💡 Anne-Marie Graham (UKCISA) 💡 Dewi Knight (PolicyWISE) 💡 Maddalaine Ansell (British Council) 💡 Rachel MacSween (IDP Education) 💡 Rachael Langford (Cardiff Metropolitan University) 💡 Nicholas Cuthbert (The PIE) Thanks also to all the attendees for such an enriching discussion, and to Universities Wales for hosting this insightful session. 🌐 #InternationalEducation #HigherEd #GlobalEducation #Wales #UniversityPartnerships #Research #PIELIVE25 #PIELiveEurope25

We're recruiting! We are looking for a Policy Coordinator to support UKCISA’s authoritative policy, advice and advocacy work. This is a new role and will support processes and action relating to our work on issues related to international students. Find out more and apply: ukcisa.org.uk/vacancies Deadline for applications is Monday 31 March.

We're recruiting for two new elected trustees! Becoming a trustee at UKCISA means you'll play a key role in steering our efforts to enhance the international student experience. In return, you'll gain:  - A seat at the table of a dynamic, impactful charity.  - The chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and partners.  - The opportunity to influence meaningful policy changes that directly benefit international students and the education sector. Find out more: ukcisa.org.uk/vacancies Deadline for applications is Monday 24 March!

It’s been a stimulating couple of days with sector and government colleagues at Wiston House, with a series of strategic discussions on international education and policy. A timely reminder of how much international students and those who work with them - both here in the UK and globally - are changing the world for good, and how education builds impactful international relationships that last for generations Thanks to colleagues for convening and fostering such inspiring conversations Aisling Conboy Faye Taylor Sarah Chidgey Richard Grubb Daley Middleton Conor McHugh Izza Ismail Maddalaine Ansell Alex Proudfoot David Pilsbury Phil Baty David Willetts Catriona Laing CB Simon Emmett Janet B. Ilieva Steve Phillips FCIM Neil Leitch Jane Norman Colin Bell Øystein Lund Colin Riordan Kieron Peacock Claire O’Malley Kavya Mukhija Moses Oketch Griff Ryan and many more! Wilton Park Department for Education UKCISA

News alert: Use of expired biometric residence permits to enter UK extended to 1 June 2025 All in the info: https://lnkd.in/eqJQZvM6 #eVisas #internationalstudentsuk #StudyUK

There is just one week left to apply for our Conference Assistant vacancy! UKCISA Annual conference is a key date in the diary for anyone working with international students – a chance to network with colleagues, develop professional skills and hear the latest policy developments. Join our small and dedicated team and be at the heart of managing a national conference which year on year receives outstanding feedback from attendees. Find out more: ukcisa.org.uk/vacancies

We're aware of concerns regarding financial scams that have been targeting international students. You can read more about the kinds of fraudulent behaviour and scams students may encounter on our website: https://lnkd.in/eBBd2kC3 If your students believe that they may have been targeted then we urge them to speak to the International Office at your institution, or contact Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, to report it directly.

Former Director of Member Services and Policy at UKCISA, Julie Allen has combined her knowledge of UKCISA members and their work with students, her 20+ years’ experience working in international education, and her coaching qualifications and expertise to design three short and impactful sessions for experienced UKCISA members. We are thrilled to offer these specially designed, highly interactive small group sessions to our members which will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter in all areas of your work. Book your place: https://lnkd.in/e2Kr55vT