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CONCERN AS UK BORN APPLICANTS PLUMMET
December 1st, 2011 posted by Lauren Keith
Figures have revealed that the number of UK born students applying to national universities has fallen 15.1% since this time last year. UCAS has received a total of 133,357 UK applications, a notable drop from last year’s 157,116.
AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION CANCELS THOUSANDS OF STUDENT VISAS
October 26th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume
Following a crackdown by the Australian Immigration Department, thousands of international student visas have been cancelled in the past year.
STUDENTS CHOOSE BRISBANE BECAUSE OF THE PERFECT WEATHER
June 20th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume
It seems that international students don’t just consider education-related factors when choosing a study destination; a recent survey has revealed that the top reason students chose to study in Brisbane, Australia, was the pleasant weather.
THE NETHERLANDS OFFERS TRAINING TO 200 INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AMBASSADORS
June 15th, 2011 posted by Felicity Pont
Last month the Netherlands played host to 200 international knowledge ambassadors from 36 countries, who joined together to create an international knowledge network.
HUGE DEMAND FOR SUMMER SCHOOLS IN IRELAND
May 18th, 2011 posted by Felicity Pont
Due to unprecedented demand for its Summer Schools, NUI Galway in Ireland has added an extra date to its programme of events across the disciplines of computing, engineering and science.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: HOW FAR HAS WOMEN’S ACCESS TO EDUCATION COME?
March 8th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume
Today is International Women’s Day, and it is also the 100th anniversary of the celebration. Events are taking place worldwide to celebrate women’s achievements and promote equality for all. This year’s theme for the day is “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women”. But how much has access to education improved for women?
A PROSPECTUS WITH NO FEES; HOW ONLINE BROCHURES COULD HELP UK UNIVERSITIES FACING FEES ISSUES
January 27th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume
It has emerged that most UK universities will find it near impossible to publish new fees in their prospectuses for the 2012/2013 academic year, due to unclear guidelines about ‘fair access’ agreements in line with the recent decision to raise fees to up to £9,000 a year.
US AND CANADA COLLEGE TOURS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
December 14th, 2010 posted by Felicity Pont
Visiting college campuses can be one of the most influential factors in deciding where students apply and attend university. And often students attending international schools have not had the same opportunity to visit colleges in the United States or Canada as domestic students.
STRENGTHENING HIGHER EDUCATION AND PRIVATE SECTOR RELATIONS BETWEEN CANADA AND AFRICA
December 7th, 2010 posted by Felicity Pont
Universities’ role in the development of a more prosperous Africa was advanced last month with the announcement of a new $2.2 million partnership between African and Canadian universities.
