April 2008
In this Issue;
International Students in London
London still the number one choice for international students
There were 89,955 international students studying in London during 2006/07 according to the latest HESA statistics. This represents a 5% increase in the capital in the last academic year. Fast facts:
- International students now account for 23% of the total London student population;
- London still has more international students than both New York (65,885) and Sydney (37,515);
- The economic impact of international students studying in London is £1.5 billion per annum.
The Study London campaign has already attracted almost 100,000 students to www.studylondon.ac.uk this academic year.
Website design and content for Study London has recently been refreshed to build on this success. Students can now search for courses easier, download the latest edition of insight magazine, read the latest news from the sector and contact other students via the Study London Facebook group.
For more information please contact kevin.mccarthy@studylondon.ac.uk.
Key Facts: Recurrent Grants for 2008-09
HEFCE recently announced provisional recurrent grant allocations for 2008-09. Highlights for London and London Higher member institutions include:
- About 24%, or £1,390, of £5,800 million in grants will be obtained by higher education institutions (HEIs) in London;
- Other regions receiving more than 10% of the total are the South East (16%) and the North West (13%);
- Overall, London Higher member institutions - which comprise 40 of the 131 HEIs listed in tables - will gain a 5% increase in recurrent grant funding.
Source: HEFCE Recurrent Grants for 2008-09, Allocation of Funds, March 2008/12.
More information can be found in the Recurrent Grants for 2008-09 Factsheet (PDF 0.08 MB).
Higher Education and Community Interactions
Social Impacts by London HEIs (SILH)
The project aims to "map" and assess the various interactions between higher education institutions and their local communities.
Activities of interest range across schools liaison, widening participation, student volunteering, employability and business creation.
The first phase of this project is now underway with interviews at a number of London universities and colleges.
Background information can be found at www.londonhigher.ac.uk/silh.html.
If you wish to participate or want to know more about the work, then please email Paresh Shah at paresh.shah@londonhigher.ac.uk.
London Student Housing Conference: 30th June
The last couple of years have seen a large growth in the number of organisations looking to develop purpose built student accommodation in London.
This conference will look at some of the reasons why student housing has become such a popular investment and why London is such an attractive option.
Although the event is aimed at developers, organisers will also be inviting University Business Officers, Accommodation Officers, NUS and other Student Union representatives.
A range of seminars will cover subjects from accreditation through to “studentification”. The aim is to encourage dialogue, networking and partnership between all the relevant parties.
More details of what is being planned will be posted on the University of London Housing Services website from 6th May at http://housing.london.ac.uk/cms/housing-events.html.
Bibliometrics Report in Member's Area
Report on citation analyses is available in the Member's Area
The report analysed citation counts using Thomson Scientific's National Citations Report for the UK. The aim was to determine if London has exceptional clusters of research excellence, possibly reflecting geographical proximity and transport links in the capital.
The report was commissioned by the London Higher 'Research Excellence Group' and prepared by Evidence Ltd. using 2002-2006 data.
This report, along with others on economic impacts and Research Council funding, may be downloaded from the London Higher Member's Area.
The Member's Area can only be accessed by Heads of Institutions and nominated Membership Engagement co-ordinators at www.londonhigher.ac.uk/members-area.html.
If you have forgotten your log-in details then email Paresh Shah.
London Higher AGM
24th June 2008
London Higher AGM and Summer Reception
By invitation only. Contact London Higher if you require further information.
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