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.
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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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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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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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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Home Office announces a 'visa brake' on students coming from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan
04 March 2026
UKCISA is expecting a Statement of Changes on Thursday 5 March. We will analyse and provide guidance for members and students.
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English Conversation Cafés transform international student experience at University of Reading
25 February 2026
Learn about how the English Conversation Café model complements formal study, strengthens classroom participation and enhances international students’ overall experience in the UK.
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