Public Lecture Series: Cost and Benefits of International Students
Higher Education is becoming increasingly globalised. In the UK, international students make up nearly a fifth of all students in the HE system. As a result, this growing population is a significant part of the ongoing debate over net UK migration figures, but are they a cost or a benefit to the UK?
Despite this being a topical issue that is regularly addressed in the media, there is little evidence to explain what influences whether international students migrate or remain in the UK. With their expertise in large-scale survey methodology, CPC researchers are helping to drive this research forward, answering important questions such as:
- Are overseas students migrating to the UK in large numbers?
- Are they remaining in the UK or leaving after they graduate?
- What are the costs and benefits to society?
The theme of this year’s University of Southampton Public Lecture series is population and migration. Representatives from organisations such as the UK government’s Home Office, the Migration Advisory Committee and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development will come together to deliver each thought-provoking session. The first lecture will explore the cost and benefits of international students. Each speaker will offer insights into the real-world impact of our research, which is driven by a collegial ambition of changing the world for the better.
Joining the keynote speakers will be CPC Director Professor Jane Falkingham, and Professor Sir Ian Diamond, chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee.
Professor Alan Manning, London School of Economics:
Alan is Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE) and director of the Centre for Economic Performance’s research programme on community. From 2009 to 2012 he was head of the economics department at LSE, and from 2004 to 2011 he was a member of the NHS Pay Review Body. His expertise is on labour markets, including the impact of migration.
Mr Jonathan Chaloff, International Migration Division, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD):
Jonathan is a migration policy expert at the International Migration Division for the OECD. He has co-authored a number of papers considering labour migration policies in OECD countries and has written in-depth book chapters on behalf of the organisation. Jonathan has worked directly with many governments to provide policy evaluation, support and consulting for more than 20 years.
Professor Jackie Wahba, University of Southampton:
Jackie is Professor of Economics within Social Sciences at the University of Southampton. She leads migration research at the Centre for Population Change and is a member of the UK government's Migration Advisory Committee. Her main research interests are labour economics and development economics, with a focus on international migration and labour markets. Jackie has published extensively on migration issues and has acted as an academic consultant for several international organisations.
Register now to attend the event in London on Wednesday 10 October, or sign up for the live-stream.
Future events
- Tuesday 20 November: Uncertainty and complexity of migration
- Tuesday 4 December: Mapping population movement
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Posted 06/09/2018 15:13
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