"There is no question we are having way more conversations with universities than usual"

French buyout group Ardian has announced it would buy a majority stake in Study Group and build on its presence in key geographies through strategic acquisitions.

Lancaster University in the UK has signed an agreement with Australian firm Navitas to assist the HEI to establish and run a branch campus in eastern Germany.

Study Group has been added to the Office for Students register as a recognised higher education institution in England, the first pathway provider to obtain registration.

International students visiting Times Higher Education websites will have the option of reaching an education counsellor, via a new partnership with Study Group.

Further investigations into Study Group Australia have come to light following reports that ASQA has revoked the registration of SGA's VET arm.

Study Group's registration to provide vocational courses in Australia has been cancelled by the national regulator, citing non-compliance.

Providence Equity Partners, which owns higher education provider Study Group, is reportedly preparing to sell the company for £700m.