Navigating the Maze: The Exchange Agreements Toolkit 2025 Explained
Navigating the Maze: The Exchange Agreements Toolkit 2025 Explained Managing international student exchange partnerships is a vital yet complex aspect of university life. From establishing new agreements to ensuring compliance with evolving data protection laws, the process can often feel overwhelming. However, what if there was a resource designed to streamline these challenges and promote […]
Reflections from IEAA Learning Abroad Webinar: In Conversation with Butex
The UK higher education sector stands at a pivotal point, navigating rapid change amid shifting political, financial, and global landscapes. At Butex, we believe in stepping into that space not only to respond, but to lead. Our rebranded identity and collaborative spirit aim to give mobility professionals a strong collective voice and shared direction. As […]
Sustainability in Global Mobility: My Journey with Butex
When I first stepped into the role of Vice Chair at Butex in 2021, I knew sustainability had to become a bigger part of the conversation. Four years later, I’m incredibly proud to say it’s not just a conversation, but a core value of Butex. Sustainability is now woven into everything we do, from how […]
Navigating module enrolment for visiting students: Challenges and best practices
Ensuring a smooth enrolment process for visiting students is a complex yet essential task for UK universities. A recent sector survey undertaken by the University of Glasgow on class enrolment practices highlights significant variations in approach, as well as common challenges institutions face when accommodating study abroad and exchange students. One of the key differences […]
Escaping the GDPR trap – how can we navigate the challenges of study abroad data transfer compliance?
Navigating GDPR compliance in international education is an increasingly complex challenge, with universities struggling to balance legal obligations, global partnerships, and student experiences. Many institutions find themselves in bureaucratic deadlock, risking valuable collaborations due to rigid data-sharing agreements. But what if there was a way to break free? GDPR is designed to protect individuals’ personal […]
Reflections on the Butex Winter Workshop 2024: A Day of Sharing Success and Challenges
On November 28th, the British student mobility community gathered online for the Butex Winter Workshop, with this year’s theme of Peaks and Troughs of the Sector – A platform for sharing experiences of success and challenges to promote best practices. This one-day virtual event brought together Butex members and international partners to discuss key topics, […]
