Offering an edge: the rise of internships abroad
Kerrie Kennedy explores how the internship sector is evolving to meet the demands of the 21st century – and the university sector is getting in on the act.
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As competition intensifies, the MBA market moves East
The view from within the business school sector reveals the MBA competition is intensifying and diversifying. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen reports.
Alumni in high places: global elites who studied abroad
A recent survey of powerful global businesses concluded that 32% of global CEOs studied abroad. Stakeholders in the industry have argued that a global education helps achieve success, but what about famous faces from beyond the business sphere?
Viggo Stacey investigates.
A view from Trump’s America: Strike out, or home run
Since the election of Donald Trump, the international education industry has been inundated with speculation that his divisive policies would negatively affect the numbers of international students in the nation. Patrick Atack investigates whether the worst fears have come true, and sheds a light on US stakeholders’ current feelings.
Interpersonal, international, intergalactic?: how HE will remain relevant in an era of AI
As the fourth industrial revolution gets into full swing, the rise of AI and modern technology sees machines outperforming humans at a startling rate. What will be people’s role in the future workplace and how is higher education preparing students and society? Anton Crace finds out.
2 million applicants for 750K places: Nigeria’s bid to tackle its capacity issue
Nigeria has a higher education crisis. Last year alone, about 380,000 domestic university applicants did not get a place – and population trends suggest that the problem is not going to get better on its own. Put simply, demand isn’t just higher than supply – it is dwarfing it. Chris Parr reports on the country’s bid to tackle its capacity issue.
Onshore recruitment: recycling international students
International students are consumers considering an expensive and important venture overseas. But they can also become embroiled in ‘student flipping’, whereby they are persuaded to switch institutions after arrival, sometimes to save money or guarantee access to local jobs. Kerrie Kennedy explores an often unreported dimension of the onshore international student market.
Global attraction – Spain’s internationalisation between charm and challenges
As a tourism giant with a global language, Spain has been dealt a winning hand at the internationalisation table. But, as The PIE reports, a greater coordination between its key industry players is needed to fulfil its ambitions.
Stress-busting strategies for international students
International students are vulnerable when they leave home and travel overseas to begin a new life and with the weight of expectation on their shoulders. A sharp focus on stress-busting strategies at institutions is helping them – and domestic students – attack anxiety and successfully settle, as Sophie Bauer reports.
21st century Grand Tours: A luxury lift-off for study travel
For clients with no real budget concerns, or those on a tight corporate timeframe, the rules around language learning programs are bending… Patrick Atack uncovers a new breed of premium programs, where concierge-style activities, lavish leaving balls, F1 experiences and deluxe accommodation are all part of the new normal.
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