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NEW 📣 Going to university transforms lives. Our new campaign ‘100 Faces, First in my Family’ platforms the voices of people who were the first in their family to go to university. 🎉 Hear their stories. 🎤 #100Faces

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Hugely positive news from @10DowningStreet tonight as a change in immigration policy is announced. Universities UK has long campaigned for the introduction of a two-year post-study work visa for international students and we strongly welcome this policy change 👍👏

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The impact of international students on the UK economy & regional jobs is considerable. See our figures from March:

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UUK's response to reports that universities are being asked to disclose their syllabi relating to Brexit

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New figures in today’s Sunday Times estimate the UK has lost out on £8billion since immigration rules for international students were changed in 2012

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🌎 Please get behind #SupportStudyAbroad ! The new Universities UK campaign wants the UK gov to commit to continue funding study abroad opportunities for UK students, even if the UK can't negotiate continued participation in the Erasmus+ programme More 👉

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The world’s largest randomised clinical trial of potential #COVID19 treatments is underway in the UK Coordinated by @UniofOxford researchers, the trial is being conducted in more than 130 NHS hospitals Discover more #WeAreTogether #WorldHealthDay

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An effective post-Brexit settlement would enable British universities to continue attracting int’l talent, contributing to a successful UK.

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Figures reveal impact of int'l students on regional economies & jobs. Breakdown for 9 English regions. More info:

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UUK is calling today for a new visa to allow international students to gain work experience in the UK for up to two years after graduation. This would match visa offers in countries such as USA, Canada, Australia. See the proposal here:

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🔎 Developing ventilators, providing vital equipment and understanding genome sequencing are just some of the ways in which universities are responding to support the national effort to combat #Covid_19 and help the NHS Discover more below #UnisTogether #unisupport

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Universities UK is announcing today that it is to establish a panel of independent experts to review the processes behind the valuation that put the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) deficit at £6.1 billion. See full statement:

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As we propose a new visa to allow international students to stay and work for two years after they graduate, here is a reminder of international students' impact on jobs and the economy across the UK. This, alongside their vital academic and cultural contribution.

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UUK is planning more talks with UCU to end pensions dispute

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Today is University Mental Health Day! Institutions are committed to taking actions and creating change when it comes to mental health. This #UniMentalHealthDay the message is to #UseYourVoice to shape the future of student mental health UUK's guidance 👉

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🎇 Congratulations graduates! After a year of new and unexpected challenges, you have done it and a few people you may recognise from the world of TV, comedy, business and politics have a message for you Watch in full 👉 #WeAreTogether #2020MADEUS

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Congratulations to UUK President, Professor Janet Beer, who has been recognised with a Damehood for her services to equality and diversity and to higher education in the New Year’s Honours list.

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There’s plenty of heat around international student numbers just now.... Rather than accept that, we want to highlight three facts 👇

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🌎 Every year thousands of nurses, midwives and doctors are trained at UK universities This #WorldHealthDay we are saying thank you to each and every one, including all those helping the nation fight #COVID19 👉 Find out more: #WeAreTogether

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As @TheTimes reported, vast majority int'l students return home after studies. Report found only 1% overstay. Not previously claimed 20%.

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📽️ "One of the very best university systems in the world" Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor at @UniofExeter , has today been named the UK's International Education Champion A long-time supporter of internationalism, here he is speaking on a visit to India

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. @TheTimes front-page story today: Unpublished govt report found only 1% of international students overstay. Not previously claimed 1 in 5.

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New release. University leaders warn against No Deal as vital research comes under threat. Read the full story, here 👉

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New figures reveal impact of international students on regional economies & jobs. Breakdown for 9 English regions.

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❗️ Throughout #COVID19 , staff and students at UK universities have supported their local communities by volunteering, problem solving, joining the NHS and so much more Today we say thank you to everyone who has been proud to help 👉 #WeAreTogether

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UK should aspire to be world's most attractive destination for international students: they make a huge economic & cultural contribution

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Today we launch a new campaign: Opportunity for Everyone. Find out how universities are working to help people get on in life, whatever their background. Share your stories with us #YesUniCan

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Not only financial - international students make a vital academic & cultural contribution to universities and the UK

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18 year olds from the most disadvantaged areas are 74% more likely to go to university than in 2006 @ucas_analysis

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The impact of international students on the UK economy & regional jobs is considerable. See our figures from March:

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It is incredibly important that the UK remains a welcoming destination for students who wish to study here International students bring vast economic, social and civic benefits, and the UK would suffer without them Follow the thread to see what intl students bring to the UK🧵

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UK should aspire to be world's most attractive destination for international students: they make a huge economic & cultural contribution

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We are delighted to announce that @viviennestern MBE will be taking over as our CEO from September 2022 Vivienne is currently Director of @UUKIntl , and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role Congrats @viviennestern

New Chief Executive announced for Universities UK

Vivienne Stern MBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Universities UK (UUK), the organisation which represents 140 universities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. She...

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🌍 Without government funding, 17,000 UK students will miss out on study abroad opportunities next year. Please get behind #SupportStudyAbroad and help protect social mobility, disadvantaged groups and the future of UK businesses The website? 👉 @UUKIntl

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Today we launch our #brightestminds campaign to raise awareness of the uncertainty faced by EU academics doing vital research in the UK. Read their stories: #WeAreInternational

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❗️ UUK and UCAS have written a letter to applicants following government's announcement of further details on arrangements for students whose exams have been cancelled 👉 The letter #Covid_19

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Our new figures today: International students now responsible for £10.8bn in export earnings & 206,600 jobs in UK.

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🗨️ "UK students can enjoy the benefits of exchanges with European friends and partners just as they can come to the UK" In parliament today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was no threat to the continuation of Erasmus+ Hear his words, below #SupportStudyAbroad

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Our figures from March revealed the impact of international students on UK economy & regional jobs -

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‘There is no one way of being a good university… we must celebrate the strengths of a range of universities doing different things.’ Lord Willetts celebrates the diversity of the higher education sector in the UK🎉

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Strong editorial in Friday's Times: 'Making it harder to obtain study visas is worst sort of immigration control'

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Lords vote 313 to 219 to prevent overseas students being classed as long-term migrants. #HEBill

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Universities contribute an enormous £130 BILLION to the UK economy, and support 768k jobs Higher education is one of the UK's biggest exports, and an incredibly important booster of local and regional economies, as well as the wider UK economy

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🚨 New report Universities UK and @nusuk believe UK universities must commit to ending the BAME student attainment gap Five steps have been identified for universities to improve BAME student outcomes Find out what they are 👉 #ClosingtheGap

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Our figures from March revealed the impact of international students on UK economy & regional jobs -

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New figures today from Universities UK reveal impact of international students on UK economy & regional jobs -

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🌏 Did you know if you study abroad you are 19% more likely to gain a first class degree and 20% less likely to be unemployed? These are just two reasons to support Universities UK's #SupportStudyAbroad campaign. More information can be found 👉

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In August, we proposed a new visa to allow international students to stay and work for two years after they graduate. Here is a reminder of international students' impact on jobs and the economy across the UK. This, alongside their vital academic and cultural contribution.

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The universities minister has signalled his support for Universities UK’s call for a new visa to allow international students to gain work experience in the UK for up to two years after graduation.

Universities minister backs overseas student change

Sam Gyimah signals his support for changes aimed at attracting more international students to the UK.

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91% of British public think #internationalstudents should be able to stay & work for a period after they finish their course: new poll

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‼️ Universities UK supports the proposed amendment to the Immigration Bill This is being tabled today by @JoJohnsonUK , the former universities minister, and Paul Blomfield, Labour MP and co-chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on international students More 👇🏻

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Let overseas students work for two years, urge cross-party MPs

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Dr @AnnieLennox , Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University @CaledonianNews and human rights activist, talks about why she feels at home at the university. Watch more here #UnisImprovingFutures

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Today we're welcoming news that EU students will continue to be treated as 'home' students for tuition fees in 2020/21 We must send a signal that the UK continues to be a welcoming place for those wishing to study here More here 👉

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Higher education is incredibly important to the UK economy Universities contribute £130 BILLION to the economy and support over a quarter of a million jobs See the impact of universities where you live🗺️👇

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On average, each of the 650 constituencies in the UK is £58m better off because of international students🌟 Read the new report from @UniversitiesUK , @Hepi_news , @KaplanPathways and @LE_Education exploring the economic impact of international students🌱

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Did you see the joint letter in Friday's Guardian from presidents of UUK & NUS? 'Overseas students & staff make our universities stronger'

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When it comes to innovation, universities produce £9.70 for every £1 invested. For more on university impact see

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The impact of international students on the UK economy & regional jobs is considerable. See our figures from March:

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International students are a testament to the brilliance of our universities which attract students from all over the world They enrich our culture, help foster global partnerships and bring huge economic benefits to every constituency in the UK🌎💙

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💬 “Reducing international students, and the dependents they bring will have a material impact on the amount universities can spend on research” @viviennestern spoke with the Science and Technology select committee earlier today to discuss a range of topics. 👇

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Due to legitimate concerns raised about a Migration Advisory Committee survey on international students, we will not be sharing it further. While it's important that policy makers hear from students about international students' positive impact, views must be sought appropriately

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We are pleased to announce that @AlistairJarvis has been appointed Chief Executive of Universities UK. More info:

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Prof. Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor @UniofExeter : "universities are anchor institutions ... the lives of people in those cities and regions are enriched not just financially, but also culturally and socially."

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Intl students make a vital economic (& academic, cultural) contribution to the UK. Recent poll shows public support

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❗️ Universities UK has written to the government seeking an explanation for the lack of an announcement on student returns in England in Monday’s Covid-19 press briefing. Read more in our press release👉

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🚨 We are pleased to announce the next Universities UK President, Professor Julia Buckingham CBE! Professor Buckingham, Vice-Chancellor and President of @bruneluni , will succeed the current President, Professor Dame Janet Beer, on 1 August 2019 More to follow

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Did you know that higher education is one of the UK's biggest exports? Between 2021-22, a single cohort of international students contributed £14.8 BILLION to the economy📈 And that's just one reason why international students are so important to the UK

International students boost UK economy by £41.9 billion

New data reveals that the intake of international students in the 2021/22 academic year contributed a huge £41.9 billion to the UK economy.

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International students are good for the British economy, and help the UK to enhance its links with the world

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UK should aspire to be world's most attractive destination for international students: they make a huge economic & cultural contribution

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❗️ New Universities UK has today released fresh guidance on mental health and wellbeing for universities Explore #Stepchange : mentally healthy universities here 👇 #MHAW

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Today is #InternationalStudentsDay ! To celebrate, @UUKIntl and @nusuk have launched the 1st in a series of videos thanking international students for what they bring to our communities. If you have any stories like this let us know! #WeAreInternational #StudentsOfTheWorld

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🌎 International students contribute around £26 billion to the UK economy and culturally enrich the university environment for all students We must show a more welcoming message. Good to see strong cross-party support for this led by @JoJohnsonUK and @PaulBlomfieldMP 👇

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Congratulations to Universities UK’s @AlistairJarvis CBE and @viviennestern MBE who have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their outstanding contribution to the UK’s higher education sector. Read more 👉

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Not only financial - international students make a vital academic & cultural contribution to universities and the UK

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UK should aspire to be world's most attractive destination for international students: they make a huge economic & cultural contribution

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Figures reveal impact of int'l students on regional economies & jobs. Breakdown for 9 English regions. More info:

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Universities UK responds to EU referendum result:

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EU staff make a vital contribution to the UK's universities, as highlighted by #BrightestMinds . 35,920 academic staff & 13,610 professional services staff at UK universities are from other EU countries. For our latest position statement on #Brexit , see

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Figures reveal impact of int'l students on regional economies & jobs. Breakdown for 9 English regions. More info:

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Since 2019, growth in international student recruitment to the UK has delivered a £60 BILLION boost to the economy. The Grad visa is incredibly important to the UK’s competitiveness as a study destination. Without it the UK may lose out. Find out more👇

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#internationalstudents create jobs & support national & local growth. The British public recognises their value.

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📄 Open letter from UUK, @StudentMindsOrg and @nusuk Students and young people have suffered more than the wider adult population during the pandemic. The government needs to make and communicate its decision on student returns. Read more 👉

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UK should aspire to be world's most attractive destination for international students: they make a huge economic & cultural contribution

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It is irresponsible to discourage studying at university when there are clear benefits for grads, businesses, our public services & communities. Read our statement responding to comments on “low value” degrees here 👇

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Progress has been made today following talks with UCU on the future of the USS pension scheme. Both parties agreed to involve ACAS and further talks are being arranged. See full statement: #USSstrikes #USS

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Universities UK is calling on the government to commit to continued funding of the Erasmus+ programme or a national replacement scheme Read @viviennestern here 👉 and see UUK in the @BBCNews piece below #SupportStudyAbroad

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What will happen to Erasmus - the scheme which helps students study in other countries - after the UK leaves the EU?

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Born in the UK to Somali parents, @abdulelmi never imagined where his university experience would lead. Abdul represented the UK at ‘One Young World Summit’ in Bogotá, Colombia. He now works as an Outreach Manager for Bright Education Centre #YesUniCan

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At the start of our annual conference today, we're calling for a new post-study work visa for international students. Here's why this is important to the UK:

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The impact of international students on the UK economy & regional jobs is considerable. See our figures from March:

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Important letter from metro mayors and @MayorofLondon Sadiq Khan in today's @FT . International students have a positive impact on the UK’s towns and cities and any future immigration system must be open and welcoming to them.

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91% of British public think #internationalstudents should be able to stay & work for a period after they finish their course

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🤝 Universities in the UK are leading sources of jobs, income and growth Why do universities matter around the country and what do they provide for your region? Find out below 👉

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We have called for a new visa to allow international students to gain work experience in the UK for up to two years after graduation. This would match visa offers in countries such as the USA, Canada and Australia. Here's what they offer.

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5⃣ A team of engineers and medics from @UniofOxford and @KingsCollegeLon are addressing ways to increase the UK’s capacity for ventilator manufacture Read about the progress 👉 #UnisTogether #unisupport

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When it comes to innovation, universities produce £9.70 for every £1 invested. For more on university impact see

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🙌 This would be fantastic news. If the government accepts the amendment it would make studying in the UK even more appealing to international students. The whole country would benefit as a result More on our campaign for 2 year post-study work visas 👉

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Big news - Home Secretary accepts my new clause in Immigration Bill lifting post study restrictions on foreign students! Real win for UK soft power. Many thanks to Conservative colleagues and the x-party MPs who backed it, esp ⁦ @PaulBlomfieldMP ⁩

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📺 @UUKIntl Director @viviennestern live on @BBCNews and @BBCWorld to discuss why today's @10DowningStreet announcement of a new post-study work visa makes the UK an even better place for international students. More info:

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❗ New We are pleased to launch the #GettingResults campaign to put universities at the heart of the economic and social recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Britain’s universities are assets, not a problem to be solved. @FT article from Prof Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of @UniofOxford

Britain’s universities are assets, not a problem to be solved

We should learn to cherish our researchers the way we do our athletes and actors

www.ft.com

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