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Blockchain set to revolutionise academic credentials and portability
Blockchain technology may be the answer to the secure transferral of academic credentials for international students, experts told stakeholders from 24 countries at the Groningen Declaration Network summit in Paris.
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Australian assessment costs balloon past $1bn annually
Australian universities have been urged to modernise their assessment practices to save millions of dollars annually.
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ELT in Europe to drop by 10% by 2025, says British Council
The report found that English learner numbers will drop by 10% by 2025, despite wide-spread government investment in second language studies across Europe.
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Fee waivers on offer as India rolls out Study in India
India is promising fee waivers to foreign students choosing India as their study destination as it rolls out the Study in India campaign.
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Funding boost for Commonwealth scholarship scheme
The UK government has announced a £5m funding boost to the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships that will create an additional 150 scholarships by 2025.
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Students help out at Commonwealth Games
A partnership between Incognitus and Browns has seen international students gain work experience at the recent Commonwealth Games.
Fewer US jobs for int’l MBA candidates
More than two-thirds of MBA programs that took part in a new survey reported a decrease in opportunities available to international candidates.
Taiwan simplifies int’l student work permit application
Taiwan's Ministry of Labour has announced changes in the work permit application process to make it easier for international students to apply.
University of Glasgow wins int’l award
Glasgow University won the WhatUni Student Choice award for the best International experience, as voted for by current students at UK universities.
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A two-way street: why China is not just a student departure lounge anymore
More than 489,000 international students were studying in China between in 2017, a 10% rise compared to 2016. According to Ministry of Education data, there has been a 299% increase since 2004. The appeal is manifold: cheap costs in one of the world's economic powerhouses, scholarship opportunities and English medium programs, for example. Chris Parr finds out more.
Rumours: is the “tension” between China and Australia impacting on intled? Pt. 1
Australia-China tensions, where does the truth end and the misinformation begin? Anton Crace looks beyond the media reports in this long read.
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