ProtectED, the UK’s ‘gold standard’ accreditation scheme for student safety, security and wellbeing, announces Baroness Ruth Henig as the new patron.

International students have ranked the UK as the safest place to study because of its multicultural society, the perception that people don't carry guns and its good medical care, according to new data from the British Council. Elizabeth Shepherd, research director for the Council's Education Intelligence, said a good safety strategy was "imperative for the reputation of a study destination.”