50% say unis should require vaccine – survey
Half of international students said universities should “require students to have had the vaccine before the student can travel to the country of their chosen institution”.
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France sees “moderate decline” in int’l students due to Covid-19
The number of international students in France increased to 370,000 in 2019-20, up 23% compared to five years before.
UKCISA and BUILA launch sector-wide agent quality framework
A UK-wide quality framework will ensure the higher education sector can strengthen its relationship with education agents and position the country as a high-quality destination for international students, a new report has suggested.
UK unis dispute practicality of reducing dependance on China
University representatives have questioned how realistic the recommendations of a report on the UK’s dependence on China for research and funding are.
Prestigious US institutions see more int’l applications in 2020/21 – report
US institutions with “pre-existing global brand recognition” may have seen an uptick in international applications in the 2020/21 cycle, but lesser-known US institutions could face fiercer competition ahead, a report has suggested.
Chinese families continue to “embrace US education as top choice”
Parents of Chinese students in the US overwhelmingly regard US education as highly desirable, with 97% suggesting it remains their first choice destination, according to WholeRen/ Intead research.
£1bn funding cut threatens UK “science superpower” position – UUK
The president of Universities UK has written a letter to Boris Johnson urging him to prevent reported cuts for science and research funding.
Institutions digitising credentials, but blockchain use remains low
Nine out of 10 US and Canadian institutions use digital credentials but half are “not at all familiar” with how blockchain technology could be used.
Over-reliance on China threatening sustainability of UK research – report
The UK should map and monitor research dependencies in order to mitigate against risks such as financial dependence on student tuition fees, a report has suggested. A traffic light system could warn policy-makers of over dependence in particular areas of research.
China agents report online study hesitancy
As many as 78% of agents in China are not interested in making online programs part of their portfolio, according to research from Bonard.
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