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HE facing geopolitical tensions and fourth industrial revolution
Geopolitical tensions are increasingly forcing universities to balance open exchange and global cooperation with security and financial stability concerns, speakers suggested at UUKi’s International Higher Education Forum 2021.
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Stakeholders express concern over agent aggregators
Agent aggregators could pose a risk to universities as they try to re-establish global student flows in the post-pandemic, stakeholders have warned.
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NZ: “very different, very positive” industry will rebound by 2030
New Zealand’s $4.9bn international education sector may not rebound fully until 2030, but pre-entry pathways are among strategies to rebuild size and value, Education New Zealand told parliament.
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Canada: Indian students protest against visa processing delays
Indian students hoping to study at Québec colleges have held protests demanding Canadian authorities speed up the processing of their visa applications.
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China to tighten grip on edtech industry and online learning
China’s Ministry of Education has said there should be limits when students can do online learning to ensure they are getting enough sleep.
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Process visas and give students interview waivers, urge US unis
New York State higher education institutions have written to the US government urging it to open consulates for F-1 student visa processing and allow officers to either waive in-person interview requirements or allow online interviews.