Welcome to the third edition of London Higher’s Key Facts series. Throughout the year we will provide you with a variety of facts about London’s Higher Education (HE) sector. In this edition, we provide you with the highlights of the latest key facts in London’s international student market for the academic year 2004/05 (Source: HESA Data 2004/5).

You can read all of these key facts and much more by downloading the International Students Factsheet 2004/05.

• Almost 83,000 HE students studying in London are from outside the UK, representing 1 in 5 of all students studying in London.
• The number of international students in London increased by 13% from 2003/4 to 2004/5 - compared to 4% for the rest of the UK.
• The number of students from China increased 22% from 2003/4 to 2004/5. However, this annual growth rate is 14% lower than the previous year. Chinese students account for almost 1 in 10 of all international students in the capital.
• London still has more international students than its two main competitor cities - New York (61,945) and Sydney (42,075).

In previous years, London’s annual growth rate has been lower than its rivals, but in 2004/5, New York and Sydney total international student populations decreased by 2% and 1% respectively compared to a 13% increase in London.

There was a 57% annual increase in students from Pakistan studying in the capital (compared to a 45% increase in the UK). London now accounts for 41% of all students from Pakistan studying in the UK.

We appreciate your feedback on this edition of London Higher’s Key Facts and we would also like your opinions about future editions - are there any topics in the HE sector you would like to know more about? 

 

London Calling: Next stop China

As part of an ongoing promotional initiative in key international markets, the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, will be visiting Beijing and Shanghai in early April 2006 to promote London's educational, tourist and business opportunities. London Higher has been working with the organisers, London Unlimited, to arrange educational themed events.

China’s importance as an educational market, for both undergraduate study and postgraduate research, is set to increase as more Chinese students consider overseas locations. The visit will promote the breadth and depth of London’s educational institutions as well as the unique cluster of museums, galleries and libraries which together make London the world's knowledge capital.

On Your Marks: HE and the 2012 Games

The London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) has made a strong start in the build up to 2012 and is encouraged by the continued enthusiasm of all its supporters. LOCOG recently outlined its schedule of milestones:

• Late 2006 Marketing/Sponsorship Plan and launch of 2012 logo and brand
• 2007 Venue overlay specifications
• 2008 Beijing Closing Ceremony handover to London 2012
• 2010 Volunteer Recruitment programme launched
• 2011 Olympic Games tickets go on sale
• 2010/2012 Test Events
• 2012 27 July London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
• 2012 9 August London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony

In accordance with LOCOG’s request to establish a single communications point for the HE sector in the UK, London Higher is currently leading a HE scoping study to help identify an inclusive and effective structure for the higher education contribution to the 2012 Games.

Over 60% of all HE institutions in the UK have completed a survey which will help shape the report. Supported by HEFCE, AoC LR and UUK, the findings of the study will be released at an event on 30 March 2006 (see below).

 

With your diary at the ready, please find below details of London Higher’s flagship events in the forthcoming months:

30 March 2006
Higher, Stronger, Swifter: Identifying how London’s Higher Education Sector can support the 2012 Games. This event will help define the contributions, opportunities and next steps for London’s HE institutions in the build up to the 2012 Games and beyond.  (Please Note - Host Cities: Education, Culture and Regeneration, a one-day conference organised by the University of East London, will also take place on the 30 March prior to the London Higher event.

9 May 2006
Healthcare Education: Report Release at the House of Lords. This event will release findings from the London Higher Healthcare Education Report exploring and promoting London’s unique contribution and its importance for health, medical & dental care in London and in London’s higher education.

27 June 2006
London Higher Summer Reception: Celebrating London Higher partnerships and achievements throughout the 2005-6 academic year and providing the chance for our stakeholders to network informally.

 

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