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Boris Johnson Announces Plans to Implement a Fast-Track Immigration System to Attract Top Scientists to Work in the UK

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6 years ago

August 16, 2019

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has announced that he is planning to develop a new fast-track immigration system in order to attract top scientists from the world to work in the UK. While making an official announcement, Johnson said that the decision for the same will be taken after consulting the Home Office and the Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. As per the reports from the government, the new fast-track visa option will attract elite researchers and specialists in science, engineering, and technology from math Olympiads in the beginning stage of their careers to winners of internationally recognized prizes and fellowships.

With the new visa option, the cap on numbers under the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visas will be abolished and also it will remove the need to have an employment offer before heading for the UK. The need to have an endorsement by a UK university will also be fast tracked with an “automatic endorsement” policy, as well as increasing the number of endorsing bodies from the five that are currently authorised. And following the implementation of this new immigration system, the dependents will gain full access to the labor market. The Pharma industry has already welcomed the new immigration proposals of the UK government.

According to Habib Ali of 121 Immigration Lawyers “For the proposed plan to have a significant impact on the number of scientist coming to the UK, the requirements that need to be met to obtain an endorsement should also be eased. At Present individuals looking for endorsement have to be recognised internationally in their field and receive support for their application from a prominent UK individual who is familiar with their work.”

According to Andrew Croydon, Head of Skills and Education at the ABPI, the incoming of the brightest and best scientists to the UK will play a critical role in the success in researching and developing medicines. If the implementation of this new immigration system is done wisely, the UK will be able to attract a great number of leading scientist and realize its vision of making it a “science superpower”.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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4 days ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.