Written questions

Postgraduate Education: Overseas Students

Commons · Question 119240 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 18 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by 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

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 18 Mar 2026

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 ...