The UKSIG, a group of 100+ UK Higher education institutions, was established through an initiative of the British Council in KSA in 2004 and a forum bringing together internationalisation colleagues from the UK's higher education organisations, the British Council, and key stakeholders in Saudi Arabia. It aims to support the activities of UK institutions in Saudi and promote partnerships and cooperation between UK universities and relevant Saudi organisations. 

The British Council hosts two in-person meetings for the UKSIG, in the UK. The meetings include a briefing from the Saudi Cultural Bureau in London that usually focuses on reporting and the latest updates from the Ministry of Education. The British Council in Saudi delivers a market briefing about the latest market trends and updates about the scholarship schemes, and partnership opportunities. 

We are reverting to an in-person format this time in London, venue is to be confirmed in a few days in central London and will be shared with all registrants. 

Location:  Central London (Venue TBC)   Date: Thursday, 25 NOV 2021

Cost: £150.00 + VAT

Provisional Agenda

 1230 - 1300    Light Lunch and networking

1300 - 1307    Opening speech by H.R.H. Prince Khalid Al Saud, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UK (TBC)

1307 - 1315    Speech by Sir Steve Smith, The PM Special Representative for Education to KSA

1315 - 1350    Update by Saudi Cultural Bureau Team lead by Prof Amal Fatani, Saudi Cultural Attaché to the UK followed by Q&A

1350 - 1420    Presentation by Princess Norah University (TBC)

1420 - 1440    Session by UK ENIC (Ecctis) on qualification recognitions 

1440 - 1500    Tea & Coffee break

1500 - 1600    Market Brief by British Council, Saudi Arabia followed by open discussion
1600                End of meeting

UKSIG Co-chairs:

• Noor Al-Zubaidi, Country Manager, Middle East & Turkey, University of Bangor
• Stephen North, Regional Manager Middle East, Newcastle University

Should you require any further information, don't hesitate to contact Rizwan Safdar, Education Project manager, Saudi Arabia at rizwan.safdar@britishcouncil.org