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International Higher Education Commission
Former Universities Minister Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP has launched an International Higher Education Commission under his Chairmanship, supported by Oxford International, to establish a new ‘International Education Strategy 2.0’ in partnership with the Higher Education community.
In this report we focus on providing a detailed evidential basis‚ where relevant
recording past policy changes and “system effects”‚ in order to review a
number of oft repeated assertions. We approach this not seeking to diminish
or undermine views but rather to focus on what the evidence shows is actually
happening. Thereby we hope to encourage a debate about how best to build
on the success of the UK HE sector.
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This is the 4th report produced to support the work of the International Higher Education Commission – by providing the data, insight and evidence necessary to establish a new and relevant ‘International Education Strategy 2.0’ Building on the recently launched British Council Transnational Education Strategy 2023–25, this report details the context and dynamics of TNE and how to realise its potential to generate substantially enhanced academic, operational and financial returns for UK providers and their overseas partners, augment experiences and widen access for students, and provide talent pipelines for industry on a global, scalable and sustainable basis.
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The latest report commissioned by the International Higher Education Commission (IHEC) reveals a decline in the international diversity of UK campuses. The loss of incoming Erasmus+ exchange students and UK students' decline in foreign language studies are contributing factors. To address this issue, the IHEC recommends that internationalisation at home to be one of the central parts of the UK's higher education strategy. The report provides several recommendations to enhance the advantages of internationalisation at home, including strengthening capacity and capability across various aspects of internationalisation. More details for a new international higher education strategy will be outlined in a final report planned to be published this November.
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Our latest report, compiled by London Higher and Middlesex University, explores the challenges and aspirations of London-based international students.
Informed by a roundtable discussion, the report reiterates the wide range of factors influencing the university journey of London-based international students, including the availability of accommodation; the challenges of rising costs; and expectations around academic performance.
The new report highlights the key policy areas that must be addressed to improve the student experience and keep London competitive, namely: Employability, Accessibility, Integration, Transportation and Representation. More broadly, the report underlines the importance of bringing international students to the forefront of discussions examining higher education policy.
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A thorough data analysis on the international student recruitment market to offer a reliable evidence base for future action, challenging several assumptions and myths surrounding the UK's international student population.
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Oxford International is supporting this activity as part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and ongoing engagement with the sector, including partnership with national and regional representative bodies, to deliver thought leadership based on strategic partnership, joint work and shared insights.