Overseas starters ‘down by a third’ at some English campuses

Government finally publishes modelling that estimates loss of £63 million for UK universities from drop in enrolment of new EU students

9 February

Professor says country will lose its lead on overseas recruitment and predicts ‘major forking of the way’ between Australia and UK

3 February

Initial estimates indicate jump in applications for coming year in excess of 10 per cent

21 January

British Council expert says universities should be prepared for more deferrals, cancellations and late decision-making over the next 12 months

19 January

First student number survey for 2020-21 from Office for Students suggests other universities may increase recruitment