Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 119240

Postgraduate Education: Overseas Students

Tabled: 10 March 2026

Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology what assessment she has made of the contribution of international postgraduate researchers to the UK’s scientific output.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The UK is committed to attracting international postgraduate research (PGR) students as part of our ambition to attract the best research talent across the research pipeline. International PGRs make significant contributions to the UK’s research strength ...

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