Recommendation 87

Universities UK had a mixed reaction to the replacement of Erasmus+ with Turing: While we are obviously disappointed that the UK will no longer be part of the Erasmus scheme, it is significant that the Government has committed to a generously funded scheme despite current economic pressures. The new Turing scheme is a fantastic development [ … ] It is a good investment in the future of students—not only those in universities but in schools and colleges who will also benefit. A priority will be working with international counterparts on the funding of inbound students, who won’t be covered by the scheme. Inbound exchange students contributed £440 million to the UK economy in 2018 and there are real concerns about whether the UK will see a decrease outside of the Erasmus scheme.206