#IHEF2026

Promotional quote card for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 featuring Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews. The graphic includes her portrait on the left and a quote on the right about internationalisation, changing political environments and the need for universities to rethink international strategy in an era of deglobalisation. The design features Universities UK International and University of London branding, with the event details “London | 6–7 May | In Person.”

At #IHEF2026, our opening plenary will explore how universities can respond to policy change, instability and a rapidly shifting global landscape.

We’re delighted to share Professor Dame Sally Mapstone’s reflections ahead of the Forum.

📅 6–7 May 2026
📍 London

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May, in person) highlighting Breakout Track 4, taking place on 7 May from 12:10–13:00. The image lists three sessions: “The end of expansion as a strategy? Strategic trade-offs in a constrained environment,” “Sector-led solutions for research security – opportunities and strategies,” and “Developing a global lifelong learning framework within the University of London Federation.” The design features Universities UK International and University of London branding with a background image of Senate House.

🎓 Breakout track four at #IHEF2026.

Sessions will explore:
📊 International recruitment strategy
🔐 Research security
🌍 The future of global lifelong learning

📅 6–7 May | London

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May, in person) highlighting Breakout Track 3, taking place on 7 May from 11:10–12:00. The image lists three sessions: “The virtuous circle: how employability, reputation and recruitment are forever linked,” “Operationalising equity in UK TNE partnerships: what works in practice,” and “Student recruitment and mobility trends in China and India: what do students and approved recruitment partners want?” The design features Universities UK International and University of London branding with a background image of Senate House.

🎓 Breakout track three at #IHEF2026.

Explore sessions on employability strategy, equity in transnational education partnerships and student mobility trends in China and India.

📅 6–7 May | London

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May, in person) highlighting Breakout Track 1 taking place on 6 May, 13:30–14:20. The sessions listed are: “A world looking East: global shifts and the future of international higher education,” “Associated countries in Horizon Europe and beyond – challenges and opportunities,” and “Pathways to postgraduate taught (PGT) study and beyond.” The design features Universities UK International and University of London branding with a background image of Senate House.

🎓 Breakout track one at #IHEF2026

Sessions explore Asia’s global influence, UK engagement with Horizon Europe, and new insights into postgraduate recruitment pathways.

📅 6–7 May | London

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A world looking East: global shifts and the future of international higher education Ahead of speaking at the International Higher Education Forum 2026, Jazreel Goh MBE (Director – Malaysia, British Council Malaysia) reflects on how the region’s transformation is reshaping long‑standing assumptions about internationalisation. As the world looks East, how should UK universities respo

The world is looking East, and higher education is changing with it.

Ahead of #IHEF2026, Jazreel Goh (Director – Malaysia, British Council Malaysia) shares reflections on Asia’s rise and what UK universities need to stay relevant in a multipolar landscape.

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May, in person) highlighting breakfast roundtables on 7 May from 8:30–9:30 AM (separate registration required). The sessions include: “The role of international research collaboration in UK growth and industrial strategy” (British Council), “Mobility – two-way mobility between UK and China” (AIEG HAP), and “How would you know if risk is building before the data tells you?” (Ascent One). The design features Universities UK International and University of London branding with a background image of Senate House.

☕ Start day two at #IHEF2026 with focused breakfast roundtables.

Explore research collaboration, UK-China mobility and early signals of recruitment risk in smaller, interactive sessions.

⚠️ Separate registration required
📍 London | 6–7 May

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May, in person), featuring a breakout session titled “Sector-led solutions for research security – opportunities and strategies.” The design includes Universities UK International and University of London branding, with a background image of Senate House and a close-up of a person reviewing documents with a pencil. Text notes that the full speaker line-up is to be confirmed.

🎓 Session at #IHEF2026

How can universities better protect their research in an evolving risk landscape?

Join this session to explore sector-led solutions and how to embed security into institutional strategy.

🎤 Chris Buckland, Cranfield University
📍 London | 6–7 May

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May, in person), featuring a breakout session titled “Pathways to postgraduate taught (PGT) study and beyond.” The design includes branding from Universities UK International and the University of London, with a background image of Senate House and a stack of books topped with a graduation cap. Text notes that the full speaker line-up is to be confirmed.

🎓 Session spotlight: #IHEF2026

How do students progress into postgraduate study, and which pathways are most sustainable?

This session explores new HESA data on routes into PGT study, from UK study and TNE to agents and schools.

📍 London | 6–7 May

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May, in person), featuring a breakout session titled “Developing a global lifelong learning framework within the University of London Federation.” The image includes Professor Sam Brenton, Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of London, alongside event branding from Universities UK International and the University of London, with a background image of Senate House and a graduate figure.

🎓 Session spotlight: #IHEF2026

Discover how the University of London is developing a global lifelong learning framework, enabling flexible, career-focused study and credit accumulation across institutions.

🎤 Prof. Sam Brenton
📍 London | 6–7 May

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May, in person), featuring a breakout session titled “The end of expansion as a strategy? Strategic trade-offs in a constrained environment.” Speakers Emma Skelton (Head of Client Success, IDP Education UK & Ireland) and Ollie Quinn-Palmer (Head of Client Partnerships, IDP Education UK & Ireland) are shown alongside event branding from Universities UK International and the University of London.

🎓 Session spotlight: #IHEF2026

Is expansion still a viable strategy for UK universities?

This breakout led by IDP explores shifting student mobility, market pressures and how institutions can stay competitive in a more constrained environment.

📍 London | 6–7 May

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 breakout session titled “The virtuous circle: how employability, reputation and recruitment are forever linked.” The image includes the Universities UK International and University of London logos, event details (London, 6–7 May, in person), and a speaker profile for Andrew Plant, Executive Director – Europe at QS Quacquarelli Symonds, displayed over a background of Senate House steps.

🎓 Session spotlight: #IHEF2026

How can employability drive reputation and recruitment?

This breakout explores how aligning programmes with labour market demand can strengthen outcomes and student demand.

🎤 Andrew Plant, QS
📍 London | 6–7 May

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Promotional quote graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May). The image features Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Edinburgh, with a portrait photo on the left. The quote highlights the importance of global collaboration in the success of the UK higher education sector and notes that he will chair a discussion on leading secure and sustainable international partnerships. Logos of Universities UK International and the University of London appear at the top, with a background image of Senate House in London.

💬 'Global collaboration is a cornerstone of the UK higher education sector’s success.'

We’re delighted that Prof Sir Peter Mathieson, Vice Chancellor and Principal at the University of Edinburgh, will chair the second plenary at #IHEF2026.

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Promotional graphic for a breakout session at the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May). The session title reads “Adapt or decline: when international push–pull weakens and price rules the world.” Speakers featured are Dr David Pilsbury, Chief Development Officer at Oxford International; Vincenzo Raimo, Independent International Higher Education Consultant; and Dr Janet Ilieva, Founder and Director of Education Insight. The graphic includes logos of Universities UK International and the University of London, a background image of Senate House in London, and a photo of a professional meeting scene on the right.

📊 Session at #IHEF2026: As affordability pressures grow and competition intensifies, how should universities rethink international recruitment?

Hear insights from from experts on building strategies around value, resilience and sustainability.

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 (London, 6–7 May). The image announces Pedro Serrano, Ambassador at the EU Delegation, as a speaker at #IHEF2026. The graphic features logos of Universities UK International and the University of London, with a photo of Pedro Serrano and a background image of the Senate House building in London. Headline partners shown include IDP, Cambridge English and QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

🎤 Ministerial address | Day two

We’re pleased to welcome Pedro Serrano, Ambassador of the European Union (EU Delegation) to deliver a Ministerial Address at #IHEF2026.

Join us for key insights on international higher education and global collaboration.

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026, held in London on 6–7 May. The image highlights a breakout session titled “Adapt or decline: when international push–pull weakens and price rules the world,” featuring speakers Dr David Pilsbury (Chief Development Officer, Oxford International), Vincenzo Raimo (Independent International Higher Education Consultant), and Dr Janet Ilieva (Founder and Director, Education Insight). The Universities UK International and University of London logos appear at the top, with the event website shown at the bottom.

🎯 Breakout spotlight at #IHEF2026

As affordability pressures rise and competition intensifies, international recruitment is at a tipping point.

This session will explore how universities can move beyond volume-led models and build resilience.

📍 London | 6–7 May

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Promotional graphic for the International Higher Education Forum 2026 breakout session titled “A world looking East: global shifts and the future of international higher education.” The image features the Universities UK International and University of London logos, event details (London, 6–7 May, in person), and headshots of four speakers: Jazreel Goh MBE (British Council Malaysia), Professor Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam (Sunway University Malaysia), Professor Xuedong Yan (Southwest Jiaotong University), and Professor Lily Kong (Singapore Management University), set against a Senate House background.

🧭 Asia’s rise is reshaping international HE!

At #IHEF2026, explore how universities can adapt to global shifts and new geopolitical realities, and build resilient partnerships in and beyond Asia.

🎤 Featuring leaders from Malaysia, China & Singapore.

📍 London, 6–7 May

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Great conversations start at #IHEF2026.

Join peers from across international HE and connect with partners and exhibitors ready to engage, share insight and build new collaborations.

📅 6–7 May | Senate House

👉 Register: https://loom.ly/rzLUyCg

🎓 The #IHEF2026 line-up is here!

Explore the voices set to take the stage at the International Higher Education Forum 2026 and get ready to engage with experts and professionals from across the HE sector.

📍 6–7 May 2026 | Senate House, London
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Networking is at the heart of #IHEF2026 ❤️

From plenaries to breakouts and informal spaces, IHEF is designed for meaningful conversations, peer-to-peer exchange and connections.

📆 6-7 May | London

Join colleagues from across international HE and be part of the discussion: https://loom.ly/rzLUyCg

International higher education conference 2026 branding listing three plenary titles: Navigating politics, policy-change & international strategies in an era of deglobalisation; Risk, reward and resilience: leading safe and successful international partnerships ; A new era: UK and the EU forging ahead

All three plenary sessions for #IHEF2026 are now announced.

📕 The preliminary agenda is live — explore what’s ahead and secure your place at the International Higher Education Forum 2026

📅6–7 May
🏛️Senate House, University of London

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We’re already looking ahead to #IHEF2026, taking place in May 2026.

We’re excited to welcome the international higher education community back to Senate House, alongside our partners, for two days of insight, discussion & connection.

Save the date and watch this space.

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💬 At #IHEF2026, networking it’s part of the experience.

Connect with peers from across int. HE and engage with representatives from our headline partners, IDP, @qscorporate.bsky.social and Cambridge English, throughout the forum.

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As we continue to build towards #IHEF2026, we’re pleased to highlight IDP as a headline partner.

Their global perspective will help inform discussions throughout the forum, from breakout session to networking spaces.

📅 6-7 May
🏦 Senate House, London

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International Higher Education Forum 2026 UUKi's flagship event convenes at Senate House, University of London, uniting over 300 higher education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners for two days of insight, debate, and networking.

Get ready for #IHEF2026 at University of London.

📍 Senate House
📅 6–7 May.

Two days of plenaries, themed breakouts and unmissable networking with sector leaders. More announcements coming soon!

🗺️ Plan your journey and stay tuned: https://loom.ly/rzLUyCg