Select committee: International Development Committee
FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships
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Opened 4 Mar 2026
International Development Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The International Development Committee will explore the FCDO’s approach to higher education and research partnerships as part of its development strategy; how this may shift in response to a reduced aid budget and in the light of the new International Education Strategy; and the medium to long-term benefits of higher education and research partnerships to the UK’s international development goals. Join the conversation on X using @CommonsIDC
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 4 March 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 13 October 2026
- 5 witnesses
Recent activity
- FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships13 October 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 |
FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships
Mr Harry Anderson · Universities UK International,
Mr Jonathan Leape · London School of Economics,
Professor Adrian Martin · University of East Anglia,
Professor Anuradha Joshi · Institute of Development Studies,
Professor Liz Baggs · The University of Edinburgh
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Harry Anderson · Deputy Director for Policy and Global Engagement | Universities UK International | 1 |
| Mr Jonathan Leape · Executive Director, International Growth Centre | London School of Economics | 1 |
| Professor Adrian Martin · Professor of Environment and Development, School of Global Development | University of East Anglia | 1 |
| Professor Anuradha Joshi · Director | Institute of Development Studies | 1 |
| Professor Liz Baggs · Vice-Principal Research and Innovation; and Commissioner at the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission | The University of Edinburgh | 1 |