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Could the UK’s Graduate Route U-turn reinforce university hierarchies? Diana Beech argues that graduate outcomes must be measured beyond prestige and geography.

The UK government has announced that there will be a “proportional increase” in the current yearly cap on High Potential Individual visa applications, as the government unveils new plans to “go further in attracting the world’s best graduates”.

English UK has launched a major review of student protection arrangements following a series of large-scale provider closures that have exposed gaps in existing safeguards for international students.

The UK's upcoming levy on international student fees will batter universities' bottom lines by £110 million more than previously anticipated, according to a new government impact assessment.

The UK government will extend the graduate visa to two years for international graduates of “high-compliance universities” with strong labour market outcomes, according to its 2026 Budget.

International student recruitment at UK universities has taken another hit, with CAS issuance down almost a quarter year-on-year and visa refusals climbing sharply, new Enroly data suggests.

A new safe and legal route for refugee students is aiming to bring 40 students to UK universities for September 2027, with around 15 institutions expected to take part in the first cohort.

The proposed centre will focus on industry-linked learning and research collaboration, adding to a growing UK presence spanning campuses and partnership hubs.

This week, The PIE sat down with Anya O'Connor, head of international partnerships at Queen's University Belfast. We spoke about her fondness of a checklist, putting Northern Ireland on the map and a life-changing work trip to Jordan.

The English language school group with centres in the UK, Malta is entering liquidation.

Fifteen UK research-intensive universities will take part in collaborative events in Shanghai and Beijing designed to highlight future skills, academic excellence and the long-term value of a UK education.

Keystone Education Group has reported a 10% year-on-year decline in second-quarter revenue, with the company pointing to continued pressure on international student recruitment in the UK and US.

The Home Office has suspended Buckinghamshire New University’s student sponsor licence, effective 30 September.

UK universities are now educating more students overseas through transnational education (TNE) than they are hosting international students onshore.