The stats are in, and its now clearer than ever that international universities bring major economic benefits to their regions. But is anyone listening? With Reform on the rise, the government believes that “fixing” immigration is the key to a second term, despite the known positives of international recruitment. As the immigration white paper translates into legislation and higher education institutions will be expected to demonstrate they have considered the impact of international recruitment on local areas, how can the sector make the arguments to the right people in the right places?