Public support high for recruiting best students and talent for UK universities
Immigration remains a polarising topic for the country though, even where universities are concerned
A new poll for the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) has found that just over half of the public support UK universities recruiting the best global talent, even if it means more immigration.
Despite some encouraging figures, however, the issue of international students remains a polarising topic. Just over a third of respondents said they would prefer to reduce immigration, even if this affects UK universities. This view appeared most often among those who voted to leave the EU (51%) and those who intended to vote Reform UK in the 2024 July general election (69%).