Important role of international students highlighted
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has delivered a speech at the Embassy Education Conference, highlighting the value that international students bring to the UK, and welcoming more partnerships with countries around the world.
Phillipson said: "I am determined to make Britain the international home of opportunity.
"So I want genuine partnerships with countries across the world in higher education and beyond.
"We already have deep education partnerships with countless countries around the globe, and I want to build more."
Phillipson added: "While this government is committed to managing migration carefully, international students will always be welcome in this country. The UK wouldn’t be the same without them."
Read the full speech here.
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