UK Research and Innovation recently announced a £80m investment in nine new AI research hubs. The funds will be awarded to leading UK universities that specialise in ‘next-generation innovations and technologies’ across a number of important sectors. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has invested £80 […]
Read moreObtaining a visa to study or work in the UK is a big news issue. Amid the focus on changes to work and study visas that were announced in December, the UKRI celebrated a milestone visa target reached. The UKRI launched the Global Talent visa (GTV) in 2020 to provide a specialist route for international […]
Read moreIn early December the UK government announced important eligibility changes to the Skilled Worker visa. This announcement attracted a lot of press coverage, so this is a short article explaining the changes and how they might effect intending PhD Researchers. On 4 December 2023 the Home Office announced an increase in the earnings threshold required […]
Read moreWe are very pleased to award our Masters Compare Scholarship for 2023-24 to Daria Koukoleva, who is studying an LLM at The London School of Economics and Political Science. She is a graduate of Oxford University and the first in her family to attend a UK university. Daria shared her experiences of choosing to study […]
Read moreResearch in economic and social science is expanding. The UK funding body ESRC announced a boost for doctoral training partnerships, spanning 89 institutions over the next 5 years. What will the new partnerships offer? Following a recent review, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) intends to focus on a number of outcomes: – Of […]
Read moreA recent report via the UKRI shared the important contribution of research funding made by UK researchers tackling the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The report identifies a number of research milestones. In essence, the report concludes that research funding contributions on COVID-19 should not be underestimated. In the final analysis, publicly funded research coordinated through the […]
Read moreThe Government has negotiated a deal with the UK to rejoin the EU Horizon Europe research scheme. The news paves the way for a big boost to the UK economy. University research centres are delighted for UK to rejoin the EU Horizon Europe research scheme. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP and Secretary of State for […]
Read moreThe UK Government recently announced financial support for twenty two new research projects that will explore how to develop and use AI in health. The aim of these is to transform health using artificial intelligence (AI) to assist and refine diagnostics and procedures. The projects will involve universities stretching from Edinburgh to Surrey. Support across the […]
Read moreUK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a series of new awards in a research funding boost. Six research centres awarded £53m in funding for net zero energy innovation. The scope of these individual projects is to boost knowledge, create innovative green technologies. This will lead to reduced demand for energy to achieve greener, cleaner […]
Read moreIn the past week the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) released two new funding announcements to boost the creative and science sectors. Creative industries benefit from projects valued at £75.6m UKRI’s creative industries investments support research and innovation across the sector, including film, TV and gaming, fashion and heritage. Pinewood Studios, the British Film Institute […]
Read moreThe UK and India have announced a further joint research boost to strengthen their existing partnership. The deal releases £16 million for vital joint research and innovation. This is designed to tackle challenges ranging from earthquakes and environmental sustainability to food security and AI. The Government of India is matching the £16 million UKRI investment. […]
Read moreWelcome news has been shared by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) regarding an important funding milestone. The Horizon Europe Guarantee fund has provided £1Bn in research funds to UK Universities. This fund enables UK based researchers and innovation projects to continue, while the UK government steps up its efforts to secure lasting partnership with […]
Read moreIf you’re considering future research in science, then the latest news from Innovate UK will be inspiring. The UK government research funding body has announced a new £30 million fund in cancer therapies to enable new research into treatments. The funds will be awarded through a series of funding competitions delivered through the Biomedical Catalyst […]
Read moreWe’re pleased to announce the winner for our Masters Compare Scholarship 2022/23. Thalia is studying a part-time Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Exeter while working in a care setting. Thalia shared her experiences of choosing to study a postgraduate degree and what winning the scholarship will mean to her. She started […]
Read moreAn update on the UK Government £millions to fund PhD research programmes while in the UK and EU continue their discussions on Horizon. The UK Government recently earmarked £464m in immediate research investment to safeguard projects across the UK. This measure is targeted ‘to support staff retention and local talent strategies. As a result ‘UK […]
Read moreThe Governments of the UK and India now agree on shared qualifications. Earlier this summer the two nations signed ‘a landmark agreement’ to recognise each other’s academic qualifications. A joint partnership The deal was agreed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Boris Johnston. It enables a shared arrangement as part of a wider trade agreement […]
Read moreUK Research and Innovation, the government body responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions, recently shared some welcome news. There will be an increase in the minimum student stipend of 10% from the previous levels for 2022-2023. This will mean a real terms increase of more than £2,000, increasing the minimum […]
Read moreResearch England, the body responsible for funding research and engaging with English universities has secured a package of £8Bn to fund university research. This will offer a welcome boost for research funding projects, and helps to secure the sector in challenging times. The sums agreed include: An increase of 6.1% in 2022/23 over the previous […]
Read moreThe UK Government has opened up a new pathway for international students to stay and work in the UK for up to three years. The High Potential student visas now available will accept overseas students from top universities to come for work – with or without a job offer. The scheme is aimed at students […]
Read moreThe Government recently announced an interest rate cap on postgraduate loans. This will apply to students taking out a masters or PhD loan for tuition starting September 2022. Student loan interest rates for current borrowers will be capped to protect them from a rise in inflation. The government has stepped in to ensure that in […]
Read moreOur current Masters Compare Scholarship holder Marjana has shared an update with us explaining what it has been like to study using hybrid learning during a masters degree. ‘Thinking back to when I accepted the offer to study my Masters in Management at Imperial College Business School, I was still only halfway through my third […]
Read moreWe’re pleased to announce the winner for our Masters Compare Scholarship 2021/22 is Marjana, an MSc Management student at Imperial College Business School. Marjana shared her experiences of choosing to study a postgraduate degree and what winning the scholarship will meant to her. She started at the University in September 2021. Can you tell us […]
Read moreVisa changes mean it will now be possible for international students to travel for study in the UK mid-way through their masters course. This is a temporary relaxation of the rules around study visa travel arrangements. The UK Government has confirmed for students planning to start a degree course in the UK in the autumn […]
Read moreAn important deadline is approaching for people studying or working at UK universities who are EU, EEA or Swiss citizens. 30th June is the deadline to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) which will allow you to remain with the legal right to live and work in the UK beyond 30 June 2021. This […]
Read moreThe UK Government has opened the new Graduate route for working Visas. This is designed for International students wanting to stay in the UK to work after completing their course. From 1st July 2021, the Graduate Route ‘provides an opportunity for talented international graduates who have been awarded their degree from a UK university to […]
Read moreOur Masters Compare Scholarship winner for 2020 Emma shares her thoughts in a new blog post. Emma tells us about what it has been like for her studying a masters degree in lockdown. ‘Being a master’s student, this academic year has been different to any other both academically and socially. A major aspect of being […]
Read moreWhen the UK finally left the European Union under the Brexit deal, one of the big announcements was that the Government would be introducing its own replacement for the Erasmus+ Scheme. The new Turing Scheme for student exchanges is opening soon. Over 30 years Erasmus had established partnerships with over 5,000 higher institutions participating across […]
Read moreWe’re pleased to announce the winner for our Masters Compare Scholarship 2020/21 is Emma, an MSc Comparative Social Policy student of Green Templeton College at The University of Oxford. Emma shared her experiences of choosing to study a postgraduate degree and what winning the scholarship will meant to her. Emma started at the University in […]
Read moreInternational and EU student Visa’s commencing this October From 5th October the UK Government is introducing a simplified student visa route under new rules to study in the UK. The ‘new streamlined process’ will allow all students to be treated the same, as ‘they make important contributions economically, academically, and financially’ to the UK economy. […]
Read moreThe UK Government has announced a welcome funding boost for International PhD students. They are now included in the support for all UKRI-funded postgraduate studentships commencing in the new term 2021/22. The announcement means that all UKRI-funded PhD students will be eligible for the full award. PhD candidates will enjoy ‘both the stipend to support […]
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