Education exports and TNE activity was £19.9 billion in 2016, according to newly released UK government statistics - a 26% increase from 2010 figures.

New international enrolments in UK HE have seen healthier growth in 2017/18, with non-EU students driving the growth, while EU new arrivals dip.

Full association to the next EU framework program should be "plan A" and preventing barriers to mobility for staff and students a priority, the EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Lords has heard in an evidence session.

Integration is an issue among international cohorts, while the uncertainty surrounding Brexit is a key sticking point, delegates heard at UKCISA's and UUKi's conference in London.

International education stakeholders again commented on the risk of Brexit threatening the strength and diversity of the country's campuses, at an event in central London.

There are 1.6 times as many students studying for UK higher education awards overseas than there are international students studying in the UK, with more locations and universities engaged than ever before.

Gyimah said he "welcomes UUK post-study work visa proposal", and that the forthcoming MAC report "offers us an opportunity to ensure our policy on student migration recognises the contribution that overseas students make".

UUKi’s latest report offers a round-up of facts and figures on the UK’s international engagement, from its thriving TNE to the international students’ contribution to the domestic economy of £25.8bn.