We're delighted to welcome Universities Scotland's new Director, Claire McPherson to the team👏

Official data today shows the huge contribution of international education to the UK's economy

Higher Education accounts for 77.9% of it - a massive £21.7bn in 2021

Another reminder of the importance of policies which attract international students 🌍👩‍🎓

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International undergraduate student numbers have grown in recent years, but not at the expense of domestic undergraduate numbers.’

Diana Barran thank you for making this case to the House of Lords

Our article busting myths on international students👇
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Fantastic point raised by Lord Willetts on the diversity of the sector.

How can understanding this enhance the student experience?

Join us on 16 May 2024 to explore the practical ways that students can be supported throughout their university journey. loom.ly/9mgZKRI

Nice stat: almost sixty percent of British university startups are founded by international graduates, according to research by venture capital firm Creator Fund. lboro.ac.uk/services/vco/s…

The impact of the higher education sector on the UK economy:

👉Contributed over £130 billion
👉Supports more than 768,000 jobs
👉Educates approximately 2.9 million students

Thank you Lord Karan Bilimoria for sharing these findings.

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I take my very best hat off to Nick Hillman for his 5 live response to Geoff Northcote doc. You are a treasure.

VERY good article by Wonkhe wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/wh… via @wonkhe

Turning ideas into technology: the value of university-business links ft.com/content/0bf8a0… via @ft

“Afghan women and girls especially need us to remember them and their dreams and ambitions.” Each action counts; even a single word about the Afghan girl’s situation and gender apartheid matters the most.Thank You Ruth Arnold, for your thoughts and sympathy for Afghan girls.

Really good to visit Universities UK today to meet with Vice Chancellors and also outstanding UUK staff - ably representing & giving a voice to universities/Higher Education across the country 👏

This morning UUK staff were joined by Robert Halfon, Minister of State at Department for Education, for a morning of discussion and reflection on the future of higher education💬

Robert Halfon MP ➡️Working Hard for Harlow⬅️
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We commissioned an independent investigation in response to an open letter from the Secretary of State about @ResearchEngland’s EDI advisory group. Today we are releasing the outcome of that investigation, with thanks to all involved for their patience: ukri.org/news/outcome-o…

I don’t know how I missed listening to this start to finish - it is genuinely a thing of beauty. I ❤️❤️❤️⁦Simon Kane⁩ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

“Given we should be doing everything we can to promote economic growth, this seems to be getting the priorities wrong.” Well said vivienne stern
#weareinternational

Student immigration restrictions will damage UK economy
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'We're not finished'

Inspiring words from vivienne stern Universities UK speaking at Higher Education Policy Institute event on the pride and determination of the sector on continuing to widen participation to Higher Education in the UK

Joined by James Purnell Amira Campbell - Guild President Diana Beech

Increasing tuition fees by inflation isn’t increasing income, it’s just stopping income being cut further. Investing in student maintenance is as important as funding Unis. High quality education costs more to deliver. Three important points from vivienne stern Higher Education Policy Institute

Boosting the health care workforce 🏥

Supporting the development of partnerships that are integral to the success of local communities🤝

Read our manifesto here: ⬇️

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The Universities UK manifesto has launched 🚀

🗣️ 'It’s clear that the UK faces many challenges. Universities can play an important role in improving many things that matter to voters, and to all political parties.' vivienne stern

UUK manifesto ‘shows what universities can do for the UK’, says vivienne stern.

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