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Universities Minister supports international students amid coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published on: 08 June 2020
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LNB News 08/06/2020

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Issue Date: 08 June 2020

Published Date: 08 June 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Department for Education has confirmed that an International Education Champion has been appointed to support international students and the higher education sector throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan, emphasised that the UK’s universities remain open to international students and highlighted a range of support measures for students. The measures include flexibility on visa regulations as well as the appointment of Sir Steve Smith as an International Education Champion, with the aim of increasing the number of international students in the UK. The Champion will work with organisations across the education sector and will target worldwide priority regions to build networks and promote the UK as the international education partner of choice. Additionally, the Champion will also highlight exporting opportunities for the sector and help to address any challenges and barriers of growth.

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