Universities UK International

We're pleased to see the launch of this new campaign from Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, which complements our own work in boosting participation in the Horizon Europe programme amongst UK institutions.

📢 New horizons: changing perspectives on international higher education and research The International Higher Education Forum 2025 (IHEF2025) returns for another unmissable gathering of over 300 international education professionals at the University of Birmingham, between 4-5 June 🗓️ Join us for two days of thought-provoking discussion, featuring: ✅ Inspiring keynote addresses from sector leaders 📊 Data-driven insights shaping the future of global HE 🔎 Four specialist breakout tracks diving into critical themes 💡 Multiple plenary sessions tackling the biggest challenges in international HE We are excited to welcome our partners and sponsors, who will help make this year’s forum an unforgettable experience. IDP Education, UK and Ireland; QS Quacquarelli Symonds, EasyTransfer, UCAS, ETS International UK, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge University Press & Assessment English, Oxford International Education Group Stay tuned for further reveals and explore what’s in store! 🔗 https://loom.ly/waNzWd0

🚀 New blog alert! Ahead of their breakout session at the Global Mobility Conference 2025, Emma Marku and Dr Anthony Manning from the University of Kent share their insights in an inspiring new blog: 'The global opportunities framework: making room for all at the table'. Using the metaphor of communal dining, they explore how a thoughtfully structured internationalisation framework can: ✅ Create accessible pathways for all students ✅ Build a continuum of global opportunities ✅ Enhance employability and cultural intelligence 💡 Read the full blog and start planning your global learning journey: https://loom.ly/hAaHMHU

🌟 Exciting news! Our latest report in the 'Gone international' series, 'Gone international: a new generation', is launching soon! Focusing on student mobility data from the 2021-22 graduating cohort, the report reveals the tangible benefits of mobility experience, from improved grades to enhanced employability, and compares these outcomes to non-mobile students. After its debut at the Global Mobility Conference 2025, we’re hosting an exclusive webinar in collaboration with Jisc and Northern Consortium to unpack the key insights and data behind the report. 📊 📅 6 March, 10:00am - 11:00am 💻 Online 🎟️ Free to register 🔗 Register your place now: https://loom.ly/hgstBBE

At today’s UK-German higher education collaborations webinar, we've been inspired by Phil Stephens’ reflections on the thriving partnership between Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd and the University of Bremen. 🎓🤝 Since 2019, this collaboration has achieved outputs including: ✅ Student and staff exchanges that build bridges across borders ✅ Training and career development opportunities for postgraduate students at both institutions ✅ 65 published outputs to date ✅ Annual international summer schools fostering global learning ✅ Mutual participation in conferences and lecture series ✅ And much more! Their partnership is an excellent example of the power of international cooperation in driving innovation and opportunities in higher education.

At the UK-German higher education collaborations webinar, Jana Baier-Kohl has shared insights on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programmes. 🌐   Find out more about the COIL4all @HWR Berlin project here: https://lnkd.in/eWaxDG6T  

🚨 The UK-German higher education collaborations webinar is taking place now until 12.00pm via Microsoft Teams. Join now to explore best practice examples in UK-German partnerships: http://bit.ly/4hxYEaT

Looking for inspiration to enhance your UK-German collaborations? 🌍🎓 Join us tomorrow, 28 January, 10:30am - 12:00pm (GMT), alongside British Council for an exciting webinar exploring best practices in academic partnerships. We’ll dive into 5 unique partnership types: ✅ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) ✅ Research partnerships ✅ European University Alliances ✅ University partnerships ✅ Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) This is your chance to learn practical insights, ask questions, and share your institution’s experiences. 🚀 Don’t miss out, register for free: https://loom.ly/tNz6hAQ

Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the millions of people killed in genocides. This year is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and 30 years since the genocide in Bosnia. Find out more: https://loom.ly/bREB5N4 Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

"Training people across Ukraine to use drones for building damage surveys will help us identify the best places and ways to rebuild, always with sustainability in mind." ICYMI, discover how the Sustainability Research Institute at University of East London and Cherkasy State Technological University, Ukraine, are collaborating to support Ukraine's reconstruction efforts through innovative technology and sustainable solutions. 👉 Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/LWwiuv8