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If you are travelling out of the UK over the Christmas and New Year holiday period or have friends, students or colleagues that are, please read the advice from our expert team about your visa documents. ukcisa.org.uk/eVisasTravel #internationalstudents #eVisas

Really interesting piece by Anne-Marie Graham from UKCISA on how we measure, monitor and prioritise international student experience. Word of mouth is incredibly important in our student communities, and it's critical that we deliver on what we know our students expect around living, studying and working in the UK.

📅 The UKCISA office will be closed for the Christmas holidays. Our advice lines will be closed for the festive period from Friday 20 December. The member and student advice lines will resume as normal in the new year on Thursday 2 January 2025.

If you know anyone who sadly knows what it is like to go through the experience of a bereavement while studying in the UK and would be willing to share their story, please do point them in this direction 👇

Well that's a wrap on 2024! What a year! We are the UK’s national advisory body supporting international students and all those who work with them. > 430 members and 17 new members, including Universities, colleges, student unions and organisations working with international students > 4,617 calls to our member and student advice lines > 2.7 million website views > 272 applications to the #WeAreInternational Student Ambassador Programme > 35 events attended by student ambassadors > 32 training events with 878 attendees ....and so much more! Thank you to everyone who has joined us this year. Onwards towards 2025 and a positive experience for all #internationalstudents...

Really interesting piece by Anne-Marie Graham from UKCISA on how we measure, monitor and prioritise international student experience. Word of mouth is incredibly important in our student communities, and it's critical that we deliver on what we know our students expect around living, studying and working in the UK.

My work year has come to an end, and I aim to step away from social media for a while. The perfect opportunity to say thanks to my wonderful colleagues - my outstanding team at UKCISA including our amazing trustees and student ambassadors, and our supportive partners and friends across the sector who’ve helped us achieve so much in 2024. Wishing you all a restful and happy festive season, and see you in 2025! BUILA Universities UK International AGCAS Jisc British Council IDP Education, UK and Ireland GuildHE Independent Higher Education Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education Student Minds National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK

With our recent announcement of a new cohort of #WeAreInternational Student Ambassadors joining us in the new year, we'd like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our outgoing cohort of ambassadors 🥰 Over the past several years, our ambassadors have gone above and beyond to represent international students here in the UK, ensure that their voices are heard, and share their experiences so that they may have the best possible experience. It's been a privilege to have been joined by these exceptional individuals, and we wish them all the best with their future success. They will always be a part of the UKCISA and #WeAreInternational family.

We're super lucky to have incredible #WeAreInternational Student Ambassadors to advocate for international students and guide our work. Thank you Xiaoxiao Hou, PhD for being a part of the journey!

As I pen these words, my heart swells with emotion, for my journey as a WeAreInternational Student Ambassador is drawing to a close. Anne-Marie Graham Yinbo Yu and the rest incredible UKCISA team, you've given me an experience that has utterly transformed my life, and for that, I am eternally grateful. From the moment I joined, I knew I was part of something special. This wasn't just a role; it was a calling. UKCISA embraced me, nurturing my potential and standing by me through thick and thin. In my darkest hours, when doubts loomed large, it was this extraordinary team that lifted me up, helping me see the world from a different, more expansive perspective. I've never encountered a group quite like the UKCISA family. Their unwavering dedication, their infectious passion, and their genuine care for international students are truly unmatched. They've been more than colleagues; they've been my guiding lights, my confidants, and my friends. Together, we've laughed, we've strategized, and we've worked tirelessly to make the UK a more welcoming place for overseas students. UKCISA hasn't just shaped my present; it has moulded my future. The values I've absorbed, the insights I've gained, and the friendships I've forged will forever be a part of me, influencing every step of my journey ahead. This experience has become the cornerstone of who I am and who I aspire to be. To the incoming ambassadors, I say this: prepare for an adventure that will challenge you, inspire you, and ultimately transform you. You're joining a legacy of change-makers and visionaries. I have no doubt that you will continue to build on our strengths, carrying forward the #WeAreInternational spirit with renewed vigour and fresh perspectives. As I look to the future, I'm filled with optimism. I know that this programme, with its new cohort of brilliant ambassadors, will continue to shape UK #internationaleducation. You will be at the forefront of making the UK not just a destination for study, but a second home for students from across the globe. Saying goodbye is never easy, but I leave with a heart overflowing with gratitude, cherished memories, and excitement for what lies ahead. Thank you, UKCISA, for two unforgettable years. Your work truly changes lives, and I am profoundly honoured to have been a part of this mission. The #WeAreInternational journey doesn't end here - it's a torch I'll carry with me always, illuminating my path and inspiring me to continue making a difference in the world of international education. #WeAreInternational #UKCISA #InternationalEducation #HigherEducation #UKHigherEducation #UniversitiesUK #Policy #Gratitude Robert Young Deepa Chadha Ross Porter MCMI Sam Jones Anne Salter Heather Knight Christopher Benjamin David Mitchell-Baker Lord Karan Bilimoria Will Burton Iona Murdoch Tom D. Carolyn Sowa ❤️