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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.
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UK unis consider future EU student recruitment
UK universities have an "opportunity" to shape EU student recruitment markets post-Brexit, but need to be prepared to adapt to changes in demand stemming from Covid-19 and Brexit.
USCIS begins online filing for OPT form
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has said that F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training can file the Form I-765 online.
ILSC Seoul to offer pathway to Aus and Canada
ILSC has announced a pathway program in Korea, partnering with edm Education, that will prepare students to enter higher education in Australia and Canada.
Prometric Canada acquires Paragon Testing
Prometric Canada Testing Services has announced its acquisition of Paragon Testing Enterprises, after signing a share purchase agreement on April 7.
Chinese students rate UK study experience “bad”
Some 61% of Chinese students rated their experience of studying with a UK university throughout the pandemic as "bad" according to new research.
Influent launches home tuition in 30 countries
A new home language company has launched offering a range of innovative home tuition programs teaching 20 languages in more than 30 countries.
UAE: K-12 survey highlights HE application issues
K-12 students and parents in the UAE find the university application process difficult and university response time to queries slow, a survey has suggested.
Holberton raises $20m, expands AI program
Silicon Valley-based software engineering education company Holberton raised more than $20 million in Series B funding last month.
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