Finalists announced for the 2026 #WeAreInternational Awards
09 September 2026
94 finalists have been shortlisted for our #WeAreInternational Awards 2026, recognising excellence across the UK’s international education and skills sector.
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Keep up-to-date with all of the latest from the sector, UKCISA updates and insight.
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Our open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham
29 July 2026
Our letter congratulates the new Prime Minister and welcomes his call for a collaborative approach.
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A One-Stop Fraud Guide for Students
17 August 2026
Read more about this practical resource on fraud for university students, designed by City Police London and Stop! Think Fraud.
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International students need clarity, choice and support on English language requirements, new UKCISA research finds
22 June 2026
Read the report drawing on focus groups and surveys involving approximately 750 international students.
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#WeAreInternational Student of the Year: empathy, consistency and collaboration
19 March 2026
Read about how Ramitha’s leadership has supported international student inclusion and belonging at the Chaplaincy, University of Chester.
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The unseen mental health pressures of studying away from home
12 March 2026
#WeAreInternational Student Ambassador Saba shares some of the unique challenges international students face to their mental health
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: creating a supportive environment for postgraduate students
11 March 2026
LSTM has created a proactive, inclusive support model rooted in research, data, and compassion for their diverse international student body.
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Student update: further observations about the recent Statement of Changes
11 March 2026
A few other things relevant to Students from the Statement of Changes released on 5 March 2026.
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Your questions answered: The visa brake for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan announced March 2026
11 March 2026
What is the visa brake, and how will it affect me? We answer your questions.
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Student update: Student route 'visa brake' announced and two new countries added to Visa National list
05 March 2026
Student visa brake announced for nationals and citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan. And Nicaragua and St Lucia added to Visa National list.
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