In the UK ministers have introduced a system of “due diligence checks” for private higher education providers, it has emerged, as new figures show that the number of their students accessing state-funded loans has nearly doubled in a year. The ...
More »British unis seek leniency on immigration
Universities UK is appealing to Prime Minister David Cameron to remove overseas students from the net immigration count, ahead of a possible backlash against the sector arising from the next batch of immigration figures. Eric Thomas, president of UUK, said ...
More »SCU ‘irregularity’ goes to TEQSA
Southern Cross University (SCU) has defended its international programs in light of admissions irregularities uncovered at courses in Singapore and Hong Kong. The university has admitted procedures were not followed at the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM), ...
More »Scholars challenge Oxford University Press standards
A group of leading scholars has presented a petition to Oxford University Press calling on the renowned publisher to uphold what it describes as “basic scholarly standards”. The petition arose out of a letter sent to Niko Pfund, president of ...
More »Students want action on Chinese student attacks
Peak student bodies have rallied behind two Chinese students who were brutally attacked on a Sydney train on April 23. The groups say it’s time for police and the public to step up and protect international students from racially motivated ...
More »That foreign student could become China’s premier
International education has the power to alter history and sway governments – but only if you do it the right way, says one of the world’s leading international relations theorists. Harvard professor Joseph Nye was in Sydney last month to launch ...
More »Philanthropy will be vital for universities
Bequests, fund-raising and donations from alumni may make the difference been good and great universities the way things are going, writes Louis White. Universities will become more reliant on philanthropic activities from businesses and individuals as government financial support recedes along with ...
More »What international students need from teachers
Course facts and figures from teachers are not enough for many foreign students, it’s that little bit of extra ‘life’ support that can really help, writes Arfa Noor. Friends and fellow students have often questioned my decision to start my ...
More »Softly, softly goes education in international affairs
International education has the power to alter history and sway governments – but only if you do it the right way, according to one of the world’s leading international relations theorists. Harvard professor Joseph Nye was in Sydney last week ...
More »Media firm wants to provide higher education
Concerns have been raised in the UK over fair access to internships after the publisher of The Guardian became the latest firm to express an interest in providing higher education. Guardian News and Media confirmed that it has spoken to several ...
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