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DISCUSSIONS HELD OVER FUTURE OF IRAQI HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
February 2nd, 2011 posted by Sarah Pont
Did Saddam Hussein spend more on higher education than the current Iraqi government? Is post-traumatic stress disorder affecting most Iraqi academics? Does more support need to be given to Iraqi females in the education sector?
NEW INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR INSTITUTIONS TO TRACK GLOBAL ACTIVITIES
January 6th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume
A new international consortium is being formed to develop a software platform for universities to track and map their global activities. Many universities across the world currently do not have the resources to help make the most of their relationships abroad, and are unable to track and manage their activities and contacts within other countries.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD
December 23rd, 2010 posted by Jasmine Jaume
The team here at i-studentadvisor and i-studentgroup would like to wish all our readers and friends a very happy holiday season and a prosperous 2011.
HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PALESTINE (HESPAL) SCHEME GETS UNDERWAY
October 29th, 2010 posted by Ian Maull
This month saw the first group of Palestinian scholars arrive in the UK under the Higher Education Scholarships for Palestine (HESPAL) scheme. Created by the British Council in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and private sponsors, HESPAL will allow academics from Palestinian universities to complete a year’s postgraduate study at a UK partner university.
PLANS UNVEILED TO SET UP ONLINE UNIVERSITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
July 23rd, 2010 posted by Paul McWilliams
With the help of the World Computer Exchange, the online institution University of the People hopes to open communication centres in six developing countries over the next six months to allow students with internet access the chance to take courses completely tuition free, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
A WINDOW ON THE ARAB WORLD
July 6th, 2010 posted by Felicity Pont
As part of a unique fellowship in Saudi Arabia, Northeastern University junior Matt Cournoyer conversed with high-ranking government officials and wealthy businessmen, toured universities, and observed the local customs of Saudi life on everything from religion to business.
NUI GALWAY DEVELOPS LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE ARAB WORLD
June 29th, 2010 posted by Felicity Pont
Earlier this month NUI Galway welcomed 40 educators from Jordan and Lebanon for a seven-day bespoke study tour. The study tour was part of a new EU TEMPUS funded project, which aims to develop service learning and civic engagement partnerships in Jordan and Lebanon.
IRAQI SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS SET TO ARRIVE ON UK AND US CAMPUSES
June 4th, 2010 posted by Paul McWilliams
An Iraqi government initiative has seen hundreds of Iraqi students enrolled at universities and colleges across the US and the UK in an effort to start rebuilding Iraq’s once-renowned higher education system. The Iraq Education Initiative intends to provide education opportunities for over 600 young men and women this year before eventually expanding into Australia, Canada, France and Japan.
EDUCATION IRELAND SURVEYS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
May 14th, 2010 posted by Ian Maull
Education Ireland has released a report entitled “International Students in Higher Education in Ireland 2010″ detailing the findings of an extensive survey on 25,781 international students from 159 different countries.
