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Graduate route visa evaluation: Unlocking international graduate talent for the UK’s future
Introduced in July 2021, the Graduate route visa aims to enhance the UK’s appeal as a study destination and retain global talent post-graduation from UK higher education. Seeking to understand how the Graduate route identified challenges for international graduates relating to post-study work options in the UK, the Home Office commissioned IFF to evaluate the scheme.
Facilitating international student success through the Student route visa
The Student route is a points-based immigration option for international students, who want to study in the UK. The Home Office commissioned IFF to conduct an evaluation to support their understanding of this visa route, inform policy development and plan future research and evaluation.
Tracking energy affordability amongst consumers in Scotland
To track perceptions of energy affordability and inform future support, Consumer Scotland commissioned us to deliver the seventh wave of a longitudinal survey exploring consumer experiences of energy bills, debt, and coping behaviours during the cost-of-living crisis.
Businesses’ experience of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme 2024
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) commissioned IFF Research to audit and survey food businesses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, aiming to understand food hygiene rating display practices, awareness of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), and reasons behind sticker display decisions.
Unveiling the real costs of foundation year studies: insights and implications
Facing a knowledge gap, the Department for Education (DfE) sought to understand the costs associated with Foundation Year (FY) studies in higher education (HE) and their driving factors. DfE wanted to discern these costs across different institutions and subject groups.
Prevent duty in higher education: tackling disinformation and managing events
The Department for Education (DfE) wanted us to explore how higher education providers can better manage anti-Prevent sentiment and events with external speakers. Through interviews and focus groups, the research aimed to identify support needs and improve guidance to protect students and staff from radicalisation risks.
