The new UK Government has welcomed international students with open arms. The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, this week confirmed that the Graduate route will remain in place and has made it clear that "this government values their contribution – to our universities, to our communities, to our country.” IDP is delighted to see the new UK Government recognises that international education transforms lives and communities. We will continue our important work with the new government and key stakeholders to ensure international students are at the heart of major decisions and can thrive in the UK and globally. Read the full speech here: https://lnkd.in/eUXMXu7y
‘Be in no doubt: International students will always be welcome in this country’ I joined the international education sector in 2000. The previous year Tony Blair launched the first phase of PMI at the London School of Economics. The strategy was focused on attracting more international students (an extra 50k into HE, 25k into FE). Importantly it recognised the broad and long-lasting value of international students. I've believed in international education ever since and have witnessed the positive impact in the UK (including brilliant colleagues) and overseas. Fast forward 25 years, it is reassuring to see the new Labour government moving quickly to prioritise international students by confirming that the Graduate route will remain in place. In a major speech from the Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson, delivered to the Embassy Education Conference, it was confirmed that the Graduate route will remain in place, making it clear that this government “values their contribution – to our universities, to our communities, to our country.” IDP will continue to collaborate with the new government and other sector stakeholders to ensure the UK remains a highly sought-after destination for international students. We extend our gratitude to these students, whose presence makes the UK more innovative and globally connected. At IDP, we will continue to champion their valuable contributions. Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, President of Universities UK, said: “I know the tremendous commitment and sacrifice that so many international students make to pursue their dreams to study overseas - which is why the message delivered by the new government today is so important. Our universities look forward welcoming you here in the UK.” We would like to thank Vivienne Stern and colleagues at Universities UK and Jamie Arrowsmith and colleagues at Universities UK International, the British Universities International Liaison Association (BUILA), British Council, and the UK Council International Student Affairs (UKCISA) for all they have done to advocate for international students and look forward to welcoming bright minds to create their bright futures in the UK. Link to Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson's speech https://lnkd.in/eDyNUydM IDP Education Ltd IDP Connect UK & Ireland Catriona McCarthy Maddalaine Ansell Anne-Marie Graham