Issue #11 - February 2025

Welcome to the February edition of our ‘Events at UUKi’ newsletter!?

In this edition of the newsletter, we are excited to bring you the latest information on the Global Mobility Conference, our first event of the calendar year. This highly anticipated conference will provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating the constantly evolving landscape of global mobility.

Looking ahead, we are also thrilled to present updates on some of the other exciting events we have planned for 2025, including our brand new Trusted Global Research Conference and our flagship International Higher Education Forum.

?Read on for more details, speaker announcements and registration information to ensure you are part of these important conversations!?

Date: 1 April 2025 | ?? Time: 9:30am – 4:20pm (GMT)??? Location: Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ????? Register Here???

Looking ahead to the conference, our conference chair, Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of 英国爱丁堡大学 , reflects on the responsibilities of universities as both strategic drivers and risk managers in an increasingly complex global environment. In this insightful blog he highlights the importance of fostering trusted international partnerships, safeguarding research integrity and navigating geopolitical challenges.?

?With a dynamic programme of expert-led discussions and practical insights, this conference is an essential event for UUKi members seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities of global research.?

?Hear more from Professor Sir Peter about why you should be represented at this conference.???

?Register now to secure your spot and gain the tools and knowledge needed to confidently navigate this dynamic environment and position your institution for success.?

Date: 24 February 2025 | ?? Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm (GMT)??? Location: Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HQ????? Register Here???

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of global mobility and gain practical solutions to implement at your institution. From strategy to student impact, the conference will explore how institutions can navigate changing trends, leverage new opportunities and expand access to international experiences.

We are excited to spotlight our final plenary which aims to bringing together global policy experts to unpack key trends shaping mobility. This session features an esteemed line up of Annette Mares-Duran , Member Engagement Manager at The Forum on Education Abroad , Ellie Bevan , Head of Policy, Programmes & Engagement at Taith and Catriona McCarthy , Global Head, Student Mobility at the 英国文化协会

Together they will examine the evolving landscape of global mobility, blending data-driven insights with global and policy perspectives from countries like the US and Wales. This insightful discussion will highlight the?transformative value?of mobility in fostering intercultural dialogue, strengthening institutional partnerships and enhancing global soft power.

?Register now to connect with peers, learn from sector leaders and shape the future of international education.?

Date: 6 March 2025 | ?? Time: 10:00am - 11:00am (GMT)??? Online Webinar ?? Register Here ???

We are thrilled to reveal the first speaker at our the webinar launch of Gone international: a new generation, the latest report in the influential Gone international series.

Dr Lucy Van Essen-Fishman , Policy and Research Manager at Jisc , will be joining us to provide expert insights into the report, with an extensive background working on key projects related to graduate career satisfaction, job quality, graduate mobility, and the impact of COVID-19; she is expertly placed to discuss the latest edition of Gone International which focuses on the positive effects on academic achievement and postgraduate employment whilst also addressing the challenges to mobility caused by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Register for free and join us for the opportunity to hear the report’s key findings, analytical insights from Jisc’s data team and discussions on how policymakers can ensure future generations of students benefit from international exchange opportunities.

Date: 4-5 June 2025 ?? Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT?? ?? Register Here

We are delighted to reveal all three breakout plenaries for IHEF, follow along below to hear about the timely, insightful plenaries that we have in store for our attendees!

Eleven months into a Labour government, how will a refreshed international education strategy work for universities in the UK, and in relation to our competitor nations? Where are the challenges that we will need to address, and how can we ensure a strong HE sector internationally for the long term?

Our expert panel will consider all these questions and delve into some potential answers and solutions.

Evidence in recent years has shown that the dominance of the traditional ‘anglophone’ recruiting countries has begun to shift, with students preferring intra-regional mobility, with the rise of new centres of power and influence in international education and with the growth of research ambitions in newer systems.

This session will bring together representatives from some of those nations to hear about their priorities and drivers, what trends they are responding to, and will ultimately consider what the UK can learn.

Universities have long been key players in soft power, but with the new government’s focus on economic growth and a broader foreign policy lens, their global role is evolving. Recent reviews by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have explored these shifts in depth.

This session will reflect on the latest findings and hear directly from those involved, examining how universities can maximize their influence and impact on the world stage.

Register now for the opportunity to connect, collaborate and gain invaluable insights, be part of the conversation shaping the future of international higher education.

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Thank you for reading Issue #11 of the Events at UUKi newsletter. If you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected].???

The UUKi Events Team??