Bis research paper number 128 The wider benefits of international higher education in the uk

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BIS RESEARCH PAPER NUMBER 128 
The Wider Benefits of International 
Higher Education in the UK 
SEPTEMBER 2013 

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Prepared by the Careers Research & Advisory Centre (CRAC) Ltd
for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 
About CRAC 
The Careers Research & Advisory Centre (CRAC) is a limited company established in 
1964 and registered as a charity. We provide research, expertise and innovation to all 
those who support career development at all ages and across all sectors.
Our main business activities are: 
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Provision of research, evaluation, consultancy and innovation relating to career 
development, with a focus on higher education and graduate employability; 
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Leadership and co-development/co-delivery with the UK higher education sector of the 
national Vitae programme to enhance the personal, professional and career 
development of researchers within higher education; 
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Sharing of information and best practice for careers advisers and others supporting 
career decision-making, including the national ‘Decisions at 18’ conference.
Authors:
Robin Mellors-Bourne, Christine Humphrey, Neil Kemp and Steve Woodfield 
Contact: 
[e-mail] 
www.crac.org.uk 
Sheraton House, Castle Park, Cambridge CB3 0AX 
01223 460277 
Acknowledgements: 
The authors would like to thank the members of the Steering Group convened for this 
project, and especially Charles Ritchie, Eleanor Kilpatrick and Brian Johnson of the 
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills. The input of Louise Atkin of CRAC as 
Project Manager and Gill Wilson as an interviewer were also crucial to the success of the 
project. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily 
reflect those of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET
www.bis.gov.uk
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The Wider Benefits of International Higher Education in the UK