Issue #8 - November 2024
Universities UK International
Part of Universities UK, we represent UK universities globally and help them meet their international aims.
Welcome to the November edition of our ‘Events at UUKi’ newsletter!
In this edition of the newsletter, we are excited to bring you the latest information on the International Student Recruitment Conference, our final event of the calendar year. This highly anticipated conference will provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating the constantly evolving landscape of international student recruitment.
Looking ahead, we are also thrilled to present updates on some of the exciting conferences we have planned for 2025, including our Global Mobility Conference and Trusted Global Research Conference.
Read on for more details, speaker announcements, and registration information to ensure you are part of these important conversations!
Date: 2 December 2024 | ?? Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm (GMT)??? Location: Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ with Remote Options available???? Register Here ?
We are excited to announce Professor Jenny Watling , Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International at The Manchester Metropolitan University as Chair for our International Student Recruitment Conference. With extensive leadership experience in the UK and Australia and as a former co-chair of UUKi’s PVCi network, Professor Watling brings a wealth of expertise in advancing international education, partnerships, and global engagement.
We are also pleased to announce that Professor Sir Steve Smith, the Government's International Education Champion, will deliver an exciting keynote address at the International Student Recruitment Conference. ?As a distinguished advocate for UK higher education on the global stage, Sir Steve brings a wealth of experience and insights that will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape of international student recruitment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from Sir Steve and our other distinguished speakers, access new data from our exclusive conference partners IDP, and learn what Universities in the UK can take away from international trends. Join us next month to connect with industry leaders, network with peers, and stay at the forefront of the trends shaping international student recruitment.
Date: 1 April 2025 | ?? Time: 9:30am - 4:20pm (GMT)??? Location: Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ ?? Register Here ?
We are pleased to announce Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the 英国爱丁堡大学 , as Chair of our Trusted Global Research Conference. Sir Peter boasts a distinguished career spanning clinical medicine, international research, and academic leadership in both the UK and Hong Kong, with ?years of medical teaching and research across Africa. Recently knighted for his contributions to higher education, Sir Peter’s insights and commitment to research integrity will shape critical discussions on building trusted global research partnerships.
Join us for this members-only conference to gain valuable insights from contributors such as Sir Peter and engage in peer exchange on critical issues in knowledge security and building trusted partnerships in an ever-evolving landscape.
Date: 24 February 2025 | ?? Time: 9:00am - 4:15pm (GMT)??? Location: Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ ?? Register Here ?
We are pleased to reveal Professor James Miller FRSE , Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of Scotland , as chair of our Global Mobility Conference. With a distinguished background spanning healthcare, academia, and leadership, Professor Miller’s experience and commitment to international engagement will provide a wealth of insights for this important conference on global mobility in higher education.
?We are also delighted to reveal our first speaker at Global Mobility Conference 2025, Dr Jacqueline Priego . Dr Priego’s exciting session Students as Global Researchers will explore the transformative power of global research mobility through the University of Portsmouth ’s Junior Research Associate Scheme. This scheme provides students with short term international placements where they work alongside academics on impactful social sciences and humanities projects. ?This session aims to provide practical insights into how the program overcomes challenges like funding shifts, balancing student commitments, and navigating international systems.
?Now an exclusively in-person event to maximize networking opportunities, we’re excited to announce Mauve as our Networking Partner for the Global Mobility Conference. As experts in global mobility services, Mauve Group brings valuable insights into international relocation, employment, and compliance. We look forward to their contribution and to the networking that will inspire collaboration and innovation across the sector.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore how to turn challenges into meaningful learning experiences, gain other valuable insights on global mobility and network with peers. Join us at the Global Mobility Conference to hear from Professor Miller, Dr. Priego and a diverse lineup of expert panelists.
??? Date: 4-5 June 2025 ?? Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT?? ?? Register Here ?
Our flagship event, the International Higher Education Forum (IHEF) is fast approaching. Join us and over 300 international HE professionals for two days of essential discussions on global research partnerships, student recruitment and more.
We are pleased to reveal our four breakout tracks, designed to dive deep into thematic specialised areas of international HE, sparking new ideas and crucial discussions:?
?This is an ideal opportunity to connect and engage on the most pressing issues in international higher education. Secure your spot now and save the date—agenda and speakers to be announced soon!
Thank you for reading Issue #8 of the Events at UUKi newsletter. If you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected] . ?
The UUKi Events Team
LinkedIn Top Higher Education Voice, publisher of International Employability Insight (IEI) & founder of Asia Careers Group SDN BHD
1 周We think Universities UK has got this wrong the UK should not be reducing International #studentrecruitment, a valuable source of #diversity & revenue for UK institutions, not to mention a means of building UK #softpower. There is no issue #recruiting more international students with the caveat that all universities that #recruit overseas, should support their international students transition to successful #careers back in their home countries on completion of their UK #degree. This is only possible if they have access to robust representative Non-EU #graduateoutcomes data, subscribe to International #Education Insight Once caps start they keep on coming! First the Canadian government imposed 20% reduction for 2024 & another 10% for 2025! UK “#universities will offer to curb the rise in #overseasstudents in return for greater stability & the chance to increase #tuition fees, as part of a plea for the government to ease the sector’s growing financial crisis. Vivienne Stern, #UUK said the sector needed to think about the impact of international students & take into account potential flashpoints such as availability of rental accommodation & what support universities provide when increasing student intakes.” Asia Careers Group SDN BHD
LinkedIn Top Higher Education Voice, publisher of International Employability Insight (IEI) & founder of Asia Careers Group SDN BHD
1 周Talk about being caught asleep at the wheel! How can the Office for Students & other membership organisations that proport to represent the sector, live with their actions or lack there of over the last 5 years! The consequences of which are now impacting the entire sector & will undoubtedly have serious repercussions for the reputation of UK #internationaleducation! Back in 2020 a collective investment of less than £1million could have saved the sector from the financial dire straits it now finds itself embroiled in! It is not as if there has not been fair warning, from ACG & policy warnings as far back as 2012 when Theresa May revoked #poststudywork rights for #Internationalstudents, this followed by #brexit & various Tory policies, in addition to the anti-immigration sentiment from the “red wall” constituencies should have given anyone with a modicum of intelligence an idea of what was to come! This combined with #internationalstudent caps in #canada, #netherlands & soon to come in #australia, plus a Trump presidency in the #US, gives @The Labour Party “carte blanche” if they want to take a stronger stance on immigration & by default international #studentrecruitment! Subscribe to: https://lnkd.in/e5c_CSE4 Asia Careers Group SDN BHD
Director administration, management and operations
1 周Interesting event