Steve Griffin
@profstevegriffin.bsky.social
Professor of Cancer Virology, University of Leeds.
Co-Chair, Independent SAGE
Co-Chair, Independent SAGE
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RFKJr has cut ALL mRNA vax research in the USA where all the work discussed in this thread was developed. Other countries can step in. But the rhetoric about mRNA vax from the likes of him are HUGELY harming the trust in mRNA vaccine technology. We address common questions n myths here
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November 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
RFKJr has cut ALL mRNA vax research in the USA where all the work discussed in this thread was developed. Other countries can step in. But the rhetoric about mRNA vax from the likes of him are HUGELY harming the trust in mRNA vaccine technology. We address common questions n myths here
This is maddening and perverse.
You can't insist upon a fees based system and then both restrict the ability to both recruit students (visa nonsense) and then obtain income...
Unsustainable. Look at the bigger picture in HE...
You can't insist upon a fees based system and then both restrict the ability to both recruit students (visa nonsense) and then obtain income...
Unsustainable. Look at the bigger picture in HE...
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is maddening and perverse.
You can't insist upon a fees based system and then both restrict the ability to both recruit students (visa nonsense) and then obtain income...
Unsustainable. Look at the bigger picture in HE...
You can't insist upon a fees based system and then both restrict the ability to both recruit students (visa nonsense) and then obtain income...
Unsustainable. Look at the bigger picture in HE...
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A recent UCL/More in Common 2025 study has similar findings to other studies on attitudes
23% would reduce international student numbers
24% would increase international student numbers
39% would maintain current levels
(June 2025 fieldwork, published Oct 2025)
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...
23% would reduce international student numbers
24% would increase international student numbers
39% would maintain current levels
(June 2025 fieldwork, published Oct 2025)
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A recent UCL/More in Common 2025 study has similar findings to other studies on attitudes
23% would reduce international student numbers
24% would increase international student numbers
39% would maintain current levels
(June 2025 fieldwork, published Oct 2025)
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...
23% would reduce international student numbers
24% would increase international student numbers
39% would maintain current levels
(June 2025 fieldwork, published Oct 2025)
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...
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The UK gets something like 1/10th of international students. Numbers are down in the UK since peaking around 2022 - though also falling elsewhere, with more restrictive policies
November 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The UK gets something like 1/10th of international students. Numbers are down in the UK since peaking around 2022 - though also falling elsewhere, with more restrictive policies
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Commons Library research briefing paper
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
International students in UK higher education
The government met its 2030 international student recruitment target of 600,000 ten years early and numbers have continued to increase since 2020. This briefing looks at student numbers, government po...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Commons Library research briefing paper
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
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For context
- International fees across UK unis is £10.3 billlion
- About a fifth of total income of about £52 billion/year
(International fees 23% of total income in 2023/24 v 5% in 90s)
- A 6% levy on international fees about £620m: so a bit above 1% of total university income, but uneven impact
- International fees across UK unis is £10.3 billlion
- About a fifth of total income of about £52 billion/year
(International fees 23% of total income in 2023/24 v 5% in 90s)
- A 6% levy on international fees about £620m: so a bit above 1% of total university income, but uneven impact
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
For context
- International fees across UK unis is £10.3 billlion
- About a fifth of total income of about £52 billion/year
(International fees 23% of total income in 2023/24 v 5% in 90s)
- A 6% levy on international fees about £620m: so a bit above 1% of total university income, but uneven impact
- International fees across UK unis is £10.3 billlion
- About a fifth of total income of about £52 billion/year
(International fees 23% of total income in 2023/24 v 5% in 90s)
- A 6% levy on international fees about £620m: so a bit above 1% of total university income, but uneven impact
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HEPI research (August 2025)
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/08/08/t...
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/08/08/t...
The true cost of the Government’s proposed levy on international students - HEPI
The UK Government’s Restoring Control over the Immigration System white paper (May 2025) proposes a 6% levy on international students’ tuition fees to invest in ‘the higher education and skills system...
www.hepi.ac.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
HEPI research (August 2025)
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/08/08/t...
www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/08/08/t...
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These are HEPI estimates of the 20 institutions affected: I think this illustrates the impact if the tariff is absorbed in full by institutions.
What share of the 6% tariff different universities may try to pass on to fees - or the impact might be on demand if they did - is not publicly known.
What share of the 6% tariff different universities may try to pass on to fees - or the impact might be on demand if they did - is not publicly known.
November 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
These are HEPI estimates of the 20 institutions affected: I think this illustrates the impact if the tariff is absorbed in full by institutions.
What share of the 6% tariff different universities may try to pass on to fees - or the impact might be on demand if they did - is not publicly known.
What share of the 6% tariff different universities may try to pass on to fees - or the impact might be on demand if they did - is not publicly known.
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8/ Obviously it's easy to be wise after the event, but everything we said at the time is on our web site for others to judge
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Independent SAGE – Independent scientific advice on the COVID-19 crisis, for the UK government and public.
Independent SAGE: Independent scientific advice on the COVID-19 crisis, for the UK government and public.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
8/ Obviously it's easy to be wise after the event, but everything we said at the time is on our web site for others to judge
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7/Data and Preparedness
Inquiry: Improve real-time, equality-disaggregated data; strengthen modelling capacity; pre-design dashboards and taskforce structures.
IS: Repeatedly highlighted data gaps (ethnicity, disability); called for transparent modelling and scenario planning.
Inquiry: Improve real-time, equality-disaggregated data; strengthen modelling capacity; pre-design dashboards and taskforce structures.
IS: Repeatedly highlighted data gaps (ethnicity, disability); called for transparent modelling and scenario planning.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
7/Data and Preparedness
Inquiry: Improve real-time, equality-disaggregated data; strengthen modelling capacity; pre-design dashboards and taskforce structures.
IS: Repeatedly highlighted data gaps (ethnicity, disability); called for transparent modelling and scenario planning.
Inquiry: Improve real-time, equality-disaggregated data; strengthen modelling capacity; pre-design dashboards and taskforce structures.
IS: Repeatedly highlighted data gaps (ethnicity, disability); called for transparent modelling and scenario planning.