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.
The deadline for Awards nominations has been extended! Nominate a student, colleague, team or institution by 10 August 2026.
News
Keep up-to-date with all of the latest from the sector, UKCISA updates and insight.
Highlights
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Members, help us track issues occurring during the summer surge
16 July 2026
We have created an issue tracker for members over the surge period, please log issues using this tracker to keep us up to date.
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Student Sponsorship: tightened Basic Compliance Assessment metrics and new RAG rating now live
01 June 2026
We will continue to work closely with members, including UKCISA’s Immigration Compliance Network (ICN) to understand how these changes are operating in practice.
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UKCISA welcomes Education Committee report on the threat of insolvency to international students
14 May 2026
The Education Committee report reinforces need for joined-up policy and stronger protections for international students.
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University support services should clearly communicate that helping hands are located across campus
10 October 2025
#WeAreInternational Student Ambassador Saida Alimdjanova shares her experiences of managing her mental health as an international student at the University of Warwick, and offers advice to Universities on how to provide appropriate support.
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Experiences of managing mental health through grief
10 October 2025
#WeAreInternational Student Ambassador Lauren Bouvier shares her experiences of managing her mental health through grief as an international student studying in the UK.
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Taking care of your mental health as an international student
10 October 2025
#WeAreInternational Student Ambassador Arya Nur Güneş shares her experiences of managing her mental health and offers advice for students on accessing support.
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UKCISA statement on government’s proposed levy on international tuition fees
30 September 2025
UKCISA highlights risks to all students and higher education sector of levy, and calls for consultation
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Scotland: New ‘rest of UK’ HE tuition fee guidance
21 August 2025
On 13 August 2025, the Scottish Government published new guidance, The Rest of UK Tuition Fee Status - Student Studying in Scotland (August 2025). UKCISA is working to embed references to the new guidance into our public information on Scotland: HE fee status.
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The basics of the UK healthcare system- what you need to know before leaving home
18 August 2025
Where do I go if I'm unwell? How do I access GP services? And what do I need to do before I leave home? All you need to know, from registered nurse Marie Crozier, Health Adviser at University of the Arts London.
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