Jon Aizlewood

Sixteen years after the introduction of the university sponsor licence, Alex Lock and Mike Strong reflect on the evolution of compliance teams within UK universities and how isolating it can be for the professionals who are exposed to risk. Can operational compliance graduate to more intentional governance?

On the sidelines of Intersect 5.0, Ankur Vohra, head of institutional partnerships at Masters’ Union, sat down with The PIE to discuss bridging the industry-academia gap in India, why spirituality helps, and why traditional approaches are “outdated”.

The PIE and Arden University held roundtables in Pune, Hyderabad and Delhi, where university leaders shared candid insights on the opportunities and challenges shaping India’s internationalisation push, global partnerships and scalable TNE models.

The National Indian Students & Alumni Union (NISAU) UK shone a light on the achievements of Indian graduates of UK universities at its annual Achievers Honours ceremony.

As heightened tensions in the Middle East enter their seventh day, international students in the UAE and Iran are facing disruption, from postponed exams and online learning to internet outages, as embassies race to keep citizens updated.

International student mobility to the US is set to drop significantly next year before entering a period of mild contraction until 2030, with declining Indian students driving the downward trend.

Our flagship conference returns to London on 24-25 March 2026 with a lineup packed with Nobel Prize winners, BAFTA nominees, peer workshops and interactive fun. Here are some of the highlights to look out for in another seismic slice of The PIE Live!

The UK is looking to open a new legal route for student refugees to enter the country, its Home Secretary has announced – the same week as cracking down on student visas for nationals of four countries.

News this week that the UK is halting study visas from four countries has drawn attention across the sector. But which universities are likely to feel the effects of the policy the most?