International

As UK university leaders take stock of market and compliance challenges in international higher education this autumn, finding the way to balance all priorities requires bravery and dexterity. Many leaders, executives and directors have experienced the largest change to global market and admissions priorities in the last few months.

UK universities would benefit from considering Asia more than just a recruitment market, both today and into tomorrow. It is increasingly a destination in its own right – and a place where international education no longer requires a ‘cross-regional’ overseas move.

As welcome week rolls out across the university sector, young adults begin their dream with trepidation and a good slice of ‘imposter syndrome’. Belonging is built, in this initial phase of arriving at an institution and let’s not forget those beginning at branch campuses and far-flung locations…

Today, the critical importance (both economically and politically) of welcoming TNE into global strategic development is evident. Whilst geopolitical disruption could deter some, now might be time to think more about regional capability enhancement, skills gaps and in-country or online delivery.

Now that the Office for Students’ (OfS) New and Full DAPs assessment process has been in place for some time and the first reports published, it is worth considering what lessons can be learned...

Recent news that 22,000 students have been impacted over tuition & maintenance loans compliance difficulties, led to a partial concession by the UK government...

After being closed for eight months, the OfS has recently reopened applications for DAPs, UT and OfS Registration in England. Some providers will be thinking that it’s now their moment to unlock ‘brand UK HE’, building prestige and autonomy for their institution. Others will need to urgently restart their strategic plan, and a few might pause for thought, given wider challenges within UK Higher Education.