By Kelly Mae Ross. If you want to earn a degree abroad but haven't gotten around to starting your application yet, fear not. There's still time to apply to some undergraduate programs in Europe that start in the fall. More...
15 juillet 2016
15 juillet 2016
Ministers debate the future of higher education
By . The representative of the Netherlands Presidency said that higher education plays a crucial role in individual self-fulfilment and societal development. It also has the complicated task of preparing students for a rapidly changing labour market and complex challenges. High quality education and inspiring teaching staff are both crucial. Almost five years after the previous agenda, the time is ripe to take stock of the progress and discuss any new challenges that have since emerged. There will be fresh initiative in the higher education field by the European Commission, she explained, making note of the broad consultation launched earlier this year. In the context of the ongoing consultations the Netherlands Presidency held a conference on this in March. The aim of today’s exchange of views is to take this to the political level and discuss the most pressing issues. More...
15 juillet 2016
EURASHE calls for continuing opportunities for collaboration with British higher education
EURASHE, as a European representation of universities of applied science and other type of institutes of professional higher education, would like to express its regrets on the result of the British citizens’ vote in favour of leaving the European Union. During the campaign, higher and college education representatives in the United Kingdom declared their commitment to a common future and mutual collaboration with their European counterparts. More...
15 juillet 2016
Lithuanian Seimas allows state to sign contracts with universities
The Lithuanian parliament Seimas has given the green-light to the state to sign contracts with higher education providers based on what professionals it needs and has allowed reducing the time needed for a bachelor's degree by a year to three years, informs LETA/BNS.
The Seimas on June 29th passed a new wording of the Law on Higher Education and Research.
Education and Science Minister Audrone Pitreniene told reporters that the new law would ensure that "study programs do not overlap and there is no fragmentation and that programs are cost-effective". More...
15 juillet 2016
Queen’s Speech 2016: Universities support Higher Education Bill
By Universities UK. Universities UK supports the Government’s Higher Education and Research Bill’s principle of giving more people the chance to attend university. However, it warns that any new institutions must meet the UK’s rigorous high standards and uphold the UK’s reputation for academic excellence. More...
15 juillet 2016
British universities are whipping up a mad boom that’s bound to go bust
By Mary Dejevsky. Town halls and unringfenced government departments are feeling the pinch, but one corner of British public life is conspicuously flush. Visit almost any university in the land and you will find a small city bursting with Portakabins, scaffolding and cranes. If you dare to raise your eyes from the mud puddles, you will see vast hoardings displaying images of glass palaces. More...
15 juillet 2016
Ist es schwer, einen Platz zu bekommen?
VMischa Drautz. Verschärft werde die Situation dadurch, dass die doppelten Abiturjahrgänge nun den Bachelor abschließen. Damit steigt die Konkurrenz um die Masterplätze. Einen ganz bestimmten Studienplatz zu ergattern dürfte in nächster Zeit schwieriger werden. In Panik geraten muss man trotzdem nicht, denn es gibt viele zulassungsfreie Masterstudiengänge, bei denen die Zahl der Plätze nicht begrenzt ist. Wer sich bewirbt, wird hier in der Regel auch genommen. Mehr...
15 juillet 2016
Five key points from the HE white paper
It started as a Green Paper in November 2015, asking for the views of the Higher Education sector on the next steps for reform. Then in May 2016, the White Paper was published setting out decisions on market entry reform in England, changes to sector infrastructure and changes to the research funding landscape. The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) technical consultation has also been published, demonstrating a strong commitment to its delivery. More...
15 juillet 2016
"In ganz vielen Fächern gibt es nur noch Bestnoten"
V. Der Präsident des Hochschulverbandes beklagt eine Inflation sehr guter Noten an den Unis. Viele junge Menschen seien nicht auf ein Studium vorbereitet. Den Akademisierungswahn hält er für ein Gerücht. Mehr...
15 juillet 2016
Nouvelle édition du « Village des Initiatives FSE » les 5 et 6 décembre 2016
La Délégation générale à l’emploi et à la formation professionnelle (DGEFP) organise sa nouvelle édition du « Village des Initiatives FSE » sur le thème des transitions numérique et environnementale, les 5 et 6 décembre 2016 à PARIS. Voir l'article...
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