First Report - Universities and Scotland

The government acknowledges the importance of working with devolved administrations on higher education and states that ongoing engagement at ministerial and official levels will continue to exchange information and policy developments.

The government acknowledged the committee's congratulations, highlighting its ongoing engagement with the Scottish Government and support for Scottish universities, and referencing the International Education Strategy's goal of diversified student recruitment.

The government notes that higher education in Scotland is largely a devolved responsibility and details its ongoing engagement with the Scottish Government. It also highlights its International Education Strategy and the Graduate Route as measures to help universities diversify their student recruitment and funding.

The government acknowledged that higher education in Scotland is a devolved responsibility and recognised the benefits of international students. It highlighted the International Education Strategy and Graduate Route for attracting students and advised universities to diversify recruitment to manage dependence on a single source of funding.

The government states that higher education in Scotland is largely devolved and highlights its ongoing engagement with the Scottish Government, as well as its International Education Strategy which aims to help universities diversify student recruitment and funding sources.

The government acknowledges the committee's findings on the varied financial health of Scottish universities, reiterating that higher education is primarily a devolved matter. It highlights ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government and the UK government's efforts to support the sector and the Scottish economy.

The government acknowledges the committee's observations on the financial health and estate challenges of Scottish universities, emphasizing that higher education is largely a devolved responsibility. It highlights ongoing close working relationships with the Scottish Government and its efforts to support the Scottish economy and universities.

The government acknowledges higher education as a devolved responsibility and emphasizes its ongoing engagement and collaboration with the Scottish Government to support the sector and recovery efforts.

The government acknowledges the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Scottish higher education sector and the need for interventions, reiterating that higher education is largely a devolved responsibility. It highlights ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government and the UK government's efforts to support the sector and economy through the pandemic.

The government acknowledges the observation about the improved financial outlook for Scottish universities and the role of international students, stressing that higher education is a devolved responsibility. It highlights ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government and general UK government support for the sector and economy.

The government acknowledges the concerns about the financial vulnerability and unsustainable public funding for Scottish universities, stating that higher education is primarily a devolved responsibility. It highlights ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government and the UK government's general efforts to support the sector's recovery from COVID-19.

The government acknowledges the ongoing financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the identified pressures facing Scottish universities, stressing that higher education is largely a devolved responsibility. It highlights ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government and the UK government's efforts to support the sector's recovery.

The government acknowledges the devolved nature of higher education in Scotland and highlights its ongoing close and constructive working relationships with the Scottish Government to support the sector and recovery from COVID-19.

The government acknowledges the general context of support for higher education in Scotland, emphasizing its devolved nature and the importance of UK government policy impact. It highlights ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government and efforts to support the sector's recovery from COVID-19.

The government acknowledges the ongoing uncertainty regarding the recovery of Scottish universities from the pandemic, emphasizing that higher education is largely a devolved responsibility. It highlights ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government and the UK government's general efforts to support the sector and economy.

The government acknowledged the importance of internationalisation and responded by detailing its UK-wide International Education Strategy, which aims to increase international students and education exports, noting that the target of 600,000 international students per year by 2030 has already been met.

The government reiterated its International Education Strategy's ambition to increase international students to 600,000 by 2030, noting that this target has already been met for the 2020-21 academic year.

The government acknowledges the importance of international students and the need for diversified recruitment, highlighting existing strategies like the International Education Strategy and Graduate Route to attract international students while managing risks.

The government acknowledges the observations regarding universities' reliance on international student income and associated vulnerabilities, emphasizing its International Education Strategy and Graduate Route to support diversified international student recruitment.

The government acknowledges the observation regarding universities' increasing dependence on international student fees for infrastructure by promoting diversified recruitment through its International Education Strategy and Graduate Route, and noting that universities are aware of funding risks.

The government acknowledges the devolved nature of HE in Scotland and its support for the sector, stressing that diversifying student recruitment is a key strategic priority to manage risks associated with dependence on single funding sources.

The government acknowledges the concerns raised about the financial sustainability and overdependence on international students, highlighting its International Education Strategy and Graduate Route for attracting a diversified international student base.

The government acknowledges the points raised by the Secretary of State regarding the balance of international students and domestic provision, outlining its International Education Strategy and Graduate Route to attract a diversified international student base while noting universities' awareness of funding risks.

The government generally acknowledges the importance of international students and diversified recruitment in the context of pandemic-related fears, citing its International Education Strategy and Graduate Route as mechanisms to support universities and attract students.

The government acknowledges the vulnerability of the current funding model and overdependence on international students by reiterating its commitment to diversified student recruitment, as outlined in its International Education Strategy and supported by measures like the Graduate Route.

The government acknowledges the potential risk from UK immigration policies by highlighting its International Education Strategy and Graduate Route as key measures to attract a diversified international student base, and notes universities are aware of funding risks.

The government acknowledges the devolved nature of Higher Education in Scotland and its commitment to working with the Scottish Government, while highlighting its International Education Strategy and efforts to diversify international student recruitment.

The government acknowledges that Higher Education in Scotland is devolved and reiterates its commitment to working with the Scottish Government and supporting the sector, referring to its International Education Strategy and efforts to diversify student recruitment.

The government acknowledged the non-financial benefits of international students, aligning with the committee's observations that they enrich learning environments, foster cultural exchange, and build future networks.

The government acknowledged the premise of continued cooperation with devolved administrations on higher education, stating that engagement is ongoing at ministerial and official levels.

The government confirmed funding for the Turing Scheme for three years and outlined its aims to promote international educational mobility, also noting President Von Der Leyen's comment that partial country association with Erasmus+ is not legally possible.

The government confirmed £110 million funding for the Turing Scheme for three years from 2022/23, reiterating its commitment to international educational mobility and the scheme's evaluation to ensure it delivers on its objectives.

The government confirmed continued funding for the Turing Scheme at £110 million for 2022/23, committed to its development and evaluation, and stated its intent to engage with Devolved Administrations, noting that partial association with Erasmus+ is not legally possible.

The government confirmed continued funding for the Turing Scheme at £110 million for 2022/23, committed to its development and evaluation, and stated its intent to engage with Devolved Administrations, noting that partial association with Erasmus+ is not legally possible.

The government confirmed continued funding for the Turing Scheme at £110 million for 2022/23, committing to its development and evaluation, and stated its intent to engage with Devolved Administrations. It generally acknowledged international educational mobility but did not directly address the International Education Strategy.

The government acknowledged the committee's support for the Turing Scheme by confirming its funding for the next three years, committing to evaluating its first year's impact, and continuing engagement with Devolved Administrations.

The government acknowledges the ongoing situation regarding Scotland's desire to participate in Erasmus+ but reiterates that association by part of a country is not legally possible, while also providing an update on Turing Scheme funding.

The government confirmed that association by part of a country with the Erasmus+ programme is not legally possible, reinforcing the statement from the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, and outlined Turing Scheme funding and evaluation.

The government reiterated its position that association with Erasmus+ by part of a country is not legally possible, citing President Von Der Leyen, and provided an update on the Turing Scheme's three-year funding and evaluation plans.

The government acknowledges Scotland's strong global reputation for higher education and research, stating the need to work together to maintain it.

The government acknowledges Scotland's strong global reputation for higher education and research and expresses a desire to work together to ensure its continuation, but does not outline specific actions.

The government acknowledged Scotland's strong reputation in higher education and research, stating the need for continued collaboration to maintain it.

The government acknowledges Scotland's strong global reputation for higher education and research and states the need to work together to ensure this continues, but does not commit to specific new actions or investment.

The government acknowledged the temporary ODA reduction by outlining its commitment to increase public R&D spending to £20 billion by 2024/25, and to return ODA funding to 0.7% of GNI by 2024/25, contingent on the fiscal situation.

The government reiterates its commitment, made at the Spending Review 2021, to return ODA funding to 0.7% of GNI by 2024/25, conditional on the fiscal situation allowing, and highlights an increase in R&D ODA spend.

The government stated it has agreed to associate with Horizon Europe and is ready to formalise participation, but has faced delays from the EU. It confirmed UK applicants are eligible and outlined financial terms and a contingency plan if association is not possible.

The government confirms its agreement to associate with Horizon Europe, explaining that the UK will participate in all areas except the EIC Fund and that applicants are eligible on equivalent terms, with financial provisions ensuring no payment for excluded parts.

The government acknowledges the international nature and importance of Scottish higher education, citing ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government and UK government support for universities, recognising the benefits of international students.