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COLLEGE GRADUATES WORLDWIDE FARE BETTER DURING THE RECESSION
September 8th, 2010 posted by Sarah Pont
The recent economic recession sparked redundancies in nearly all occupations, however a new report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development shows that in many nations it was found that college graduates were less likely to become unemployed than their less-educated counterparts.
RISE IN NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GOING TO US
July 9th, 2010 posted by Paul McWilliams
The number of international students choosing to study in the US rose last year despite fears that numbers would drop as the result of the global recession.
BUSINESS LEADERS JOIN CALLS FOR CAUTION OVER FUNDING CUTS
June 17th, 2010 posted by Paul McWilliams
Following yesterday’s news that Universities UK were warning against government cuts for funding, today several business leaders have also warned the government to be cautious over cutting funds for universities.
VICE CHANCELLORS WARN AGAINST FUNDING CUTS FOR UK UNIVERSITIES
June 16th, 2010 posted by Paul McWilliams
Vice chancellors’ group Universities UK (UUK) are warning that cuts to British universities could cause “real and lasting damage” to the higher education sector and set back Britain’s recovery from the recession.
INCREASE IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICANTS RESULTS IN THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS BEING TURNED AWAY
November 17th, 2009 posted by Felicity Pont
The New York Times have reported how a surge in applications to American community colleges has meant that thousands of students have now had their applications rejected. One students whose application to LaGuardia Community College in New York was turned away commented: “During these times I need some sort of college degree in order to get a job….I was disappointed because it’s a really good college.”
UC BERKELEY CHANCELLOR LAUNCHES EFFORT TO ADDRESS MAJOR BUDGET CUT CHALLENGES
October 13th, 2009 posted by Felicity Pont
University of California Berkeley Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau has announced a six-month fact-based assessment of opportunities to reduce costs and improve campus operations.
I-STUDENTADVISOR’S 100TH BLOG!
September 22nd, 2009 posted by Nikki Tarjanyi
Almost six months ago we published the first i-studentadvisor blog on this site. Since then we have being bringing you daily updates of international education news from around the world and we are delighted that we have now reached the milestone of our 100th blog.
UNIVERSITIES UK URGE MORE UNIVERSITY FUNDING THROUGH RECESSION
September 10th, 2009 posted by Nikki Tarjanyi
Citing new figures showing that Higher Education Institutions now contribute £55 billion to the UK economy, the new President of Universities UK (UUK) said today that universities are “essential, not optional, for future social and economic success”.
NUMBER OF UK UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS REACHES ALL TIME HIGH
July 9th, 2009 posted by Nikki Tarjanyi
The number of students aiming to go to University in the UK has reached a record high according to a story released today by the Press Association.
