Dave Ahluwalia
@daveahluwalia.bsky.social
Public Affairs lead at The Russell Group of Universities / Arsenal ST holder / Camberwell resident. Views my own.
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There is a split in government over how big the new international student levy should be, reports @matildamartin.bsky.social
Departments including the Treasury are thought to want a flat fee, rather than a percentage tax, as it'd inflict less harm on research universities, PolHome understands
Departments including the Treasury are thought to want a flat fee, rather than a percentage tax, as it'd inflict less harm on research universities, PolHome understands
Departments Split On Size Of International Student Levy
Exclusive: There is disagreement within the government over how big the new levy on international students should be.
www.politicshome.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
There is a split in government over how big the new international student levy should be, reports @matildamartin.bsky.social
Departments including the Treasury are thought to want a flat fee, rather than a percentage tax, as it'd inflict less harm on research universities, PolHome understands
Departments including the Treasury are thought to want a flat fee, rather than a percentage tax, as it'd inflict less harm on research universities, PolHome understands
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NEW: @qmul.bsky.social's partnership with Barking and Dagenham Council to create a new dental centre and training hub in Barking
The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Barking to get new £5.8m hub to tackle 'dental desert'
The new hub will aim to provide NHS dentistry to more than 5,000 patients a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
NEW: @qmul.bsky.social's partnership with Barking and Dagenham Council to create a new dental centre and training hub in Barking
The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The centre will treat over 5,000 patients and train 130 dental students every year, and support access to dental services for the community
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Important op-ed by Sir Richard Lambert in @theobserveruk.bsky.social over the risks to growth the government's proposed levy on international student fees will bring.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Raising costs for overseas students won’t help cash-strapped universities | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Important op-ed by Sir Richard Lambert in @theobserveruk.bsky.social over the risks to growth the government's proposed levy on international student fees will bring.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Arguably the coolest political resignation of all time
September 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Arguably the coolest political resignation of all time
With today's announcement on international student recruitment, @russellgroup.bsky.social CEO Tim Bradshaw spoke to @politicshome.bsky.social about the importance of tackling fraud and abuse, as well as the need to ensure action is proportionate and targeted
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
The government is considering imposing further restrictions on international students bringing family members to the UK, PoliticsHome understands.
www.politicshome.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
With today's announcement on international student recruitment, @russellgroup.bsky.social CEO Tim Bradshaw spoke to @politicshome.bsky.social about the importance of tackling fraud and abuse, as well as the need to ensure action is proportionate and targeted
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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NEW: We have joined with colleagues at @u15ca.bsky.social and swissuniversities in welcoming confirmation from the President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu that the next EU research framework will be a stand-alone programme.
Read more 👇
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Read more 👇
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Joint statement on the future of the EU R&I Framework Programme | Russell Group
Representatives of universities in the UK, Canada and Switzerland have together welcomed the EU's commitment to a stand-alone research programme
www.russellgroup.ac.uk
May 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
NEW: We have joined with colleagues at @u15ca.bsky.social and swissuniversities in welcoming confirmation from the President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu that the next EU research framework will be a stand-alone programme.
Read more 👇
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/joint-s...
Read more 👇
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👩🎓🧑🎓What links materials which remove ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater & organic tampons? They are both products developed by businesses founded by graduates who came to the UK as international students.
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
#WeAreInternational
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
#WeAreInternational
International Students Driving Economic Growth | Russell Group
International students and graduates are helping drive economic growth across the UK.
www.russellgroup.ac.uk
May 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
👩🎓🧑🎓What links materials which remove ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater & organic tampons? They are both products developed by businesses founded by graduates who came to the UK as international students.
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
#WeAreInternational
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
#WeAreInternational
Great to see this article from @jonnelledge.bsky.social on the value of international students
We need to see the Graduate Route retained to help reverse the decline in international student applications, so universities can continue delivering their huge economic & societal contribution to the UK
We need to see the Graduate Route retained to help reverse the decline in international student applications, so universities can continue delivering their huge economic & societal contribution to the UK
Sooner or later, one of three things is going to happen. Universities can find money at home, or they can find it abroad. But if they don’t find it, some are going under.
In defence of international students.
In defence of international students.
International students can save Britain’s broke universities
They can find money at home, or they can find it abroad. But if they don’t find it, some are going under.
www.newstatesman.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great to see this article from @jonnelledge.bsky.social on the value of international students
We need to see the Graduate Route retained to help reverse the decline in international student applications, so universities can continue delivering their huge economic & societal contribution to the UK
We need to see the Graduate Route retained to help reverse the decline in international student applications, so universities can continue delivering their huge economic & societal contribution to the UK
Proud to have worked with colleagues in giving evidence to @helenhayes.bsky.social and the Education Select Committee on #highereducation financial challenges.
It's crucial we resolve these challenges so #universities can continue delivering their huge economic and societal contribution to the UK
It's crucial we resolve these challenges so #universities can continue delivering their huge economic and societal contribution to the UK
[1/6] Yesterday our Director of Policy, Dr Hollie Chandler, gave evidence to the House of Commons Education Committee on the financial challenges facing the higher education sector.
Watch the full session here and read some of the key points below 🧵
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Watch the full session here and read some of the key points below 🧵
t.co/xkkLTHeza7
April 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Proud to have worked with colleagues in giving evidence to @helenhayes.bsky.social and the Education Select Committee on #highereducation financial challenges.
It's crucial we resolve these challenges so #universities can continue delivering their huge economic and societal contribution to the UK
It's crucial we resolve these challenges so #universities can continue delivering their huge economic and societal contribution to the UK
🚨Job alert🚨
The @russellgroup.bsky.social are recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager in our #highereducation team. If you’re interested, check out the full job advert here 👇🏽
russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacanc...
The @russellgroup.bsky.social are recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager in our #highereducation team. If you’re interested, check out the full job advert here 👇🏽
russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacanc...
Vacancy for the post of Interim Policy Manager
russellgroup.ac.uk
January 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🚨Job alert🚨
The @russellgroup.bsky.social are recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager in our #highereducation team. If you’re interested, check out the full job advert here 👇🏽
russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacanc...
The @russellgroup.bsky.social are recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager in our #highereducation team. If you’re interested, check out the full job advert here 👇🏽
russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacanc...
Good to see the @smfthinktank.bsky.social in their new report highlight the challenges care experienced and estranged students face. Our Russell Group response is here
russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
Response to SMF report on care experienced students in higher education
russellgroup.ac.uk
December 2, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Good to see the @smfthinktank.bsky.social in their new report highlight the challenges care experienced and estranged students face. Our Russell Group response is here
russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...