📢 Student applications are now open for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship programme 2027. Participating institutions should encourage their nominated students to apply by the deadline of 16 September. Find out more and apply here: https://loom.ly/TZe1qSg
Universities UK International
@uukintl.bsky.social
Part of Universities UK, we represent UK universities globally and help them meet their international aims.
📣We're thrilled to announce that Professor Simon Guy, Pro-Vice Chancellor Global (Digital, International, Sustainability) of Lancaster University, will chair the Transnational Education Conference 2026 (#TNE2026) ! 📆 29 -30 September 🏛️ London https://loom.ly/-tY0oOY
🚨 NEW blog 🚨 In this blog, Andy Howells, Vice President, University Partnerships (UK and TNE), Emeritus, explores the UK-India higher education relationship and its potential to expand beyond traditional recruitment. Read the blog 👉 https://loom.ly/h3W79ao
In a new blog published by Enroly, UUKi’s Deputy Director of Policy and Global Engagement, Harry Anderson, discusses why universities are entering a new international recruitment landscape. Read Harry's full insights here: 👇 https://loom.ly/Jth1te8
🌍✨ #Global2027 is on the horizon! Join UUKi and an ever-growing community of global mobility professionals for a day packed with strategic insights, conversations, and valuable networking opportunities. 📍 London 🗓️ 1 February 2027 Secure your #Global2027 ticket today! 👉 https://loom.ly/1jtarmA
Global mobility conference 2027
Join us and our ever-growing community of global mobility professionals for a day of discussion, insight, and inspiration.
universitiesuk.ac.uk
We're delighted to be partnering with Emeritus for our annual Transnational Education Conference 2026. Our partner will be delivering keynote addresses as part of our packed agenda, sharing insights on sustaining growth in TNE 🌐 Don't miss it! Book now: https://loom.ly/-tY0oOY
🌍✨ #Global2027 is returning! 📍 London | Open to all 🗓️ 1 February 2027 Be part of the conversation shaping the future of student mobility alongside UUKi and global mobility professionals. Secure your ticket today! 👉 https://loom.ly/1jtarmA
Global mobility conference 2027
Join us and our ever-growing community of global mobility professionals for a day of discussion, insight, and inspiration.
universitiesuk.ac.uk
📢 Registration is now open for #Global2027! Join us on 1 Feb. 2027 in London, for a day of discussion, insight and inspiration exploring the future of international student mobility. 🫂Connect with peers, share best practice and help shape what's next. Book your place: https://loom.ly/1jtarmA
Global mobility conference 2027
Join us and our ever-growing community of global mobility professionals for a day of discussion, insight, and inspiration.
universitiesuk.ac.uk
📢 Don’t miss our latest Director’s Update. If you haven't yet subscribed, sign up today to get July’s edition delivered to your inbox later this week. This month, we’re discussing the latest Home Office recruitment data, mobility scheme updates and more. Subscribe here: https://loom.ly/GCyxUxw
🌍 #ISR2026 returns on 16 November, with an expanded format and a programme designed to tackle the key challenges facing international student recruitment. We're pleased to be partnering with IDP, bringing valuable insight and helping to foster sector conversations. 🔗 https://loom.ly/wqIadoE
📢 Universities that have expressed interest in participating in the 2027 GRI scheme should submit their student nominations by 10 July. In this blog, Zohra discusses her Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI). Read Zohra's experience and share with students ⬇️ https://loom.ly/3EFAsss
📢 We're hiring! We have four roles currently open for applications across @universitiesuk.bsky.social and UUKi. Find out more and apply: https://loom.ly/zq_njO
ICYMI: Our recommendations for Erasmus+ 2028–34 While we continue to celebrate and prepare for UK association, negotiations are underway for Erasmus+ 2028–34. We set out five recommendations to ensure the successor programme is inclusive, flexible and global. 👇 Read more: https://loom.ly/CUJT9SE
Erasmus+ 2028–34: Universities UK International position paper
The UK has associated to the Erasmus+ Programme, Europe's flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport, in 2027.
universitiesuk.ac.uk
New blog: student perspective on the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) programme 🇨🇦 📢 Universities that have expressed interest in participating in the 2027 GRI scheme should submit their student nominations by 10 July. Read Daniel’s experience and share with eligible students ⬇️
NEWS: Universities UK International responds to update on the future of the Turing Scheme Read our full statement from Jamie Arrowsmith, Director of Universities UK International: https://loom.ly/Bi766uk
📢 #ISR2026 returns on 16 November – expanded for 2026. For the first time, our International Student Recruitment event is open to the wider HE sector, bringing together professionals to discuss the policy changes, recruitment challenges and future. Find out more: https://loom.ly/wqIadoE
International student recruitment conference 2026
Join us for this opportunity to go beyond the headlines, network with peers and hear from industry experts on how we can work together to continue the recruitment of talented international students.
universitiesuk.ac.uk
💡 Horizon Europe offers unique value to the UK through international collaboration. UUKi surveyed members in 2026: • 97% consider Horizon Europe central to their strategy • 97% agree association, rather than participation as a third country, is important Learn more: https://loom.ly/AsW0jJ4
📢 Save the date: #ISR2026 returns on 16 Nov. Now expanded to welcome the wider HE sector, the agenda will feature keynote speakers, plenaries and breakout sessions exploring the latest policy developments, recruitment challenges and opportunities facing universities. 🔗: https://loom.ly/wqIadoE
International student recruitment conference 2026
Join us for this opportunity to go beyond the headlines, network with peers and hear from industry experts on how we can work together to continue the recruitment of talented international students.
universitiesuk.ac.uk
Calling all UK HEIs! 📢 If you want to learn more about Key Action 1 and Key Action 2 for Erasmus+, join one of British Council's free webinars: • Key Action 1: 17 June, 3pm • Key Action 2: 24 June, 11am • Partner finding: 30 June, 1:30pm 🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/Wstx50Z1FHj
Since 2024, the UK has seen an increase in funding share across all three Horizon pillars, with strong talent attraction under Pillar I. It now remains to build on this and ensure the UK is well-placed to take advantage of collaborative opportunities. Learn more: https://loom.ly/AsW0jJ4
Explore global mobility and collaboration opportunities in over 30 countries across Europe and beyond through Erasmus+. Funding opens in November 2026, and higher education institutions can begin preparing now. Start your Erasmus+ journey today: https://ow.ly/5uBy50Z1G3M
Did you know? 💡 2024 stands out as the only year since 2016 to show a significant reversal in the long-term decline in UK awards and funding received through the Horizon programmes. 📄 Learn more in our latest report: https://loom.ly/AsW0jJ4 #HorizonEurope #ResearchAndInnovation
'An excellent platform for sharing practices' #TNE2026 returns to Senate House, University of London on 29–30 September. Join HE professionals, policymakers and global partners for strategic discussion, practical insight and sector-wide collaboration on all things TNE. 🔗 https://loom.ly/-tY0oOY
NEWS: UK-France research collaborations advance renewable energy and AI, securing major new funding Funded by DSIT, partnerships supported through UUKi's pump-priming and researcher mobility schemes have generated 10 Horizon Europe submissions to date. Read more 👇 https://loom.ly/MI3aFYg
NEW: UK association to Horizon Europe has reversed a long-term downward trend in funding and participation. In our report published today, we analyse over a decade of data on the UK’s engagement in the Horizon programmes. Read the report: https://loom.ly/AsW0jJ4
📣 The Global Mobility Conference is coming back! Be one of the first to hear about #Global2027 updates, speakers and registration launch details by signing up to our mailing list. Join the conversation shaping the future of global mobility in higher education. 🔗: https://loom.ly/sGVtdI0
🎓 The International Student Recruitment Conference is returning! Want to be first to hear about #ISR2026 updates, speakers and registration launch details? 📥 Sign up to our mailing list and stay connected with the latest news from UUKi's student recruitment event. 🔗 https://loom.ly/ybLqp3o
📢 The Transnational Education Conference will take place on 29-30 September 2026. Join higher education professionals, policymakers and global partners for two days of discussion and insight on the future of UK transnational education. 🎤 Session proposals are now open. 🔗 https://loom.ly/-tY0oOY
Transnational education conference 2026
This conference will combine strategic reflection with practical insight, focusing on the policies, partnerships and delivery models shaping TNE in an increasingly complex global environment.
universitiesuk.ac.uk
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for two days of discussion, networking and collaboration across the international HE sector. As we begin working on #IHEF2027, sign up to our mailing list to hear future updates and launch announcements for the next edition. 🔗 https://loom.ly/ifm3VXY
🚨 New blog! Professor Marco Rivera (Professor of Control of Power Converters and Drive, University of Nottingham) discusses how researcher mobility between the UK and France is helping to build stronger approaches to tackling the energy transition. Read more 👇 https://loom.ly/MmdyUUk