By Natalie Marsh. An international alumni network has been established in Asia, helping to connect graduates from the region who have studied overseas with employers. More...
US: Violence in Turkey, Europe halts some study abroad programmes
By Natalie Marsh. As conflict and terrorist attacks around the world prompt fears over student safety, universities in the US are constantly reassessing the viability of study abroad programmes in high-risk regions. In recent months, some have suspended programmes in Turkey and elsewhere in Europe. More...
Turkey clamps down on educators, outbound study interest soars
By Natalie Marsh. In the days following the attempted coup on the Turkish government last Friday, the country’s government has cracked down on suspected dissenters, with the education sector bearing much of the brunt of the reaction. More...
Quality, peer reviews matter most in overseas study, says QS survey
By Natalie Marsh. The quality of overseas education continues to be the driving force for students from top source countries to seek an international education. More...
Diversity Index developed for study searches
By Natalie Marsh. Study search platform, Hotcourses, has introduced a new metric that allows students to filter search results based on the diversity of the international student body at institutions in top study destination countries. More...
Clinton pledges green cards for STEM grads
By Natalie Marsh. Presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, has pledged to “staple” green cards to student visas for international students completing STEM courses at master’s or PhD level. More...
UK: Real Experience Group to acquire British Study Centres
By Natalie Marsh. English language school brand, British Study Centres, is in advanced stages of being acquired by Real Experience Group, the companies have announced. More...
EUK staff scale new heights for scholarship
By Natalie Marsh. Staff from English UK will trek 23 miles as part of the Three Peaks Challenge this year, in order to raise money for a scholarship fund, created in memory of the late chief executive, Eddie Byers. More...
GUS acquires online, distance HE provider
By Natalie Marsh. Global University Systems has acquired Arden University, an online and distance blended learning institution in the UK, for an undisclosed amount. More...
Education South Africa takes government to court over EFL visa impasse
By Beckie Smith. Education South Africa has resorted to court action against the South African government over what it has called an “unconstitutional rejection of study visas”, following a longstanding policy impasse that EFL providers say has significantly damaged their business. More...