the global refugee crisis and higher education
At the end of November, I had the opportunity to join the British Council’s Going Global Conference in Abuja. Holding the flagship event in Nigeria’s capital was a strong statement: …
international students
Netherlands province warns against curbs on international students
Local leaders, educational institutions, businesses, and other organisations from Limburg have penned an open letter to Eppo Bruins, the Netherlands’ minister of education, culture, and science, highlighting the province’s dependence …
London Higher unveils interactive map highlighting city’s R&D reach
The interactive map, which was unveiled on December 9, features over 70 examples where London university research and development projects are “directly impacting” communities around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern …
New AI tool helps students find ideal university programs
Genie, which the company Edvoy launched in September with “several millions of pounds” of investment, is an AI-powered search tool that helps students find the right university courses for them. …
Nutsa Kuridze, UK Bridge – The PIE News
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Though I might be getting a bit ambitious with that list, I’d describe myself as energetic, driven, and dedicated. What do you like …
The risks of immigration misinformation to Canada’s int’l students
As Canada’s approach to its immigration system – particularly its international student program – reaches a tipping point, its global reputation as a promising destination for hard-working students and skilled talent could be …
New Zealand’s international education sector booms
The country’s international education sector is “rebounding strongly”, with an uptick of 24% year on year and 6% higher than 2023 totals, according to data released by the New Zealand …
Where are French students heading for study abroad opportunities?
The majority of students at Lyon’s Cité Scolaire Internationale (Anglophone section) are likely to stay in France for university, the school’s head of Anglophone section, Simon Herd, told The PIE during …
Partnerships “key” to harnessing strength of Africa’s young people
Speaking at the British Council’s Going Global Africa 2024 conference in Abuja, Nigeria last week (November 26-28), leading diplomats and civil servants led the charge in urging UK and African …
New pathway “challenges” traditional three-year model
The newly-launched institution, with its headquarters in London, says its model “challenges some of the accepted practices of the two plus one top-up model”. Instead of studying with a pathway …