£1bn funding cut threatens UK “science superpower” position – UUK
The president of Universities UK has written a letter to Boris Johnson urging him to prevent reported cuts for science and research funding.
The president of Universities UK has written a letter to Boris Johnson urging him to prevent reported cuts for science and research funding.
UCAS has seen a 17% rise from international applicants from outside the EU for the UK autumn intake, while EU applicants dipped, latest figures indicate.
The UK government has announced an additional £50m in hardship funding to support university students impacted by Covid-19.
The UK post-study work visa should be fast-tracked into law and extended by six months in order for the UK to maintain its competitive edge in the international student market, the Russell Group has urged.
UUK has proposed a delay to the new immigration system, flexibility on English language and other requirements for visa applications for 2020 starts and significant research funding support among a raft of measures aimed to shore up stability in UKHE.
The UK should seek full association to the Horizon Europe research program and commit £1 billion research funding per year following Brexit, the Russell Group has urged.
Leaders from UK universities have written to MPs in the UK to warn of a threat to "vital" research in the case of a "no deal" in the Brexit negotiations, demanding the UK government confirms access to similar funding.
The Migration Advisory Committee has suggested an end to "preferential treatment" for EEA migrants to the UK, which has split the education sector.