The PIE News team

The UK’s international education sector is paying tribute to Mark Garratt, a widely respected figure in higher education marketing, recruitment and communications, remembered for his good humour, generosity and commitment to others.

This week, The PIE sat down with Professor Marie Taillard, UK dean of ESCP Business School. We spoke about her addiction to tea, how education is shaping the job market and the drive needed to succeed in the sector.

This week, The PIE sat down with Varun Patankar, the founder and CEO of CamBright. We spoke about how he fits business around his high school studies and the importance of making tutoring materials more accessible.

Didn't manage to get a ticket to The PIE Live Asia Pacific? We've got you covered with all the standout headlines from the conference.

Speaking at The PIE Live Asia Pacific, Hill tackles social licence and market concentration, warning that when 60–70% of students come from one country it’s bad for student experience, social licence, soft power and business risk. He also points to recent government action including the suspension of new VET/ELICOS entrants and and argues that the sector has largely backed these measures.

Tracy Harris, principal of Tracy Harris Solutions, was honoured with the lifetime impact award at this week's PIE Live Australia Pacific, held on Australia's Gold Coast.

Known as the "voice of Asia" - watch Siti Nurhaliza's performance at the Sunway University graduation ceremony in full, as the acclaimed singer received an honorary degree for her services to the creative arts.

The acclaimed singer Siti Nurhaliza has been awarded an honorary masters degree by Sunway University in recognition of her artistic journey and championing Malaysia's music and creative arts industry. She spoke exclusively to The PIE about the importance of championing the creative arts. Watch as she delivers a special message for her fellow graduates.

Joining students protesting in Delhi and other parts of India, The PIE was at Shivaji Park in Mumbai to witness one of the city's largest student demonstrations in years, as protesters called for reforms to India's education system and the resignation of the country's education minister amid the NEET paper leak controversy.

The PIE sat down with Stephen Hodges, CEO of Efekta Education. We spoke about his background in computer science, the pivot into education and where he sees the future of language learning.