By Viggo Stacey. The Portuguese government has simplified the process for prospective international students to apply for visas to study in the country. More...
CollegeDekho raises $8m in Series B funding
By Viggo Stacey. An online “university discovery platform” based in India has raised $8 million to expand its operations aiming to assist students across the country find places at higher education institutions. It is CollegeDekho‘s second round of fundraising. More...
Online Red Cross refugee training launched
By Viggo Stacey. Online learning platform FutureLearn has teamed up with 16 international humanitarian agencies and children’s rights organisations to host a course focusing on the needs of unaccompanied and separated refugee children. More...
Engaging with millennials key to success of TAP
By Viggo Stacey. A new tool helping universities increase enrolments, by connecting prospective students with current ones and harnessing the power of social media, has been launched in the UK – and is citing 1 in 4 conversion rates. More...
a2 Fairs seeks strength with new shareholders
By Viggo Stacey. Turkey-based student recruitment fair, a2 International Education Fairs, has announced a new triumvirate of shareholders in a move the company says will strengthen its brand and event quality. More...
UK remains top in German agent survey, despite Brexit
By Viggo Stacey. The UK has remained top choice for language learners from Germany, according to figures from the country’s agency association. However its managing director has warned that the ongoing Brexit negotiations could still scupper the UK’s ELT sector’s attempts to manage the Brexit situation. More...
GenkiJACS to open third school in Japan
By Viggo Stacey. Japanese language course provider Genki Japanese and Culture School has announced it will open a new branch in the centre of Kyoto. More...
UK: Swansea triumphs at Whatuni Awards
By Viggo Stacey. Swansea University was named best for international experience at this year’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards, at its annual event in London. More...
Scotland to continue free EU student fees
By Viggo Stacey. The Scottish government has guaranteed that that EU students will continue to access university courses free of tuition fees in the 2020/21 academic year – in a bid to provide clarity to students, staff and institutions. More...
Turkey: YEDAB counsellor course to boost awareness of sector
By Viggo Stacey. Turkey’s Association of Study Abroad Counsellors YEDAB has announced a new strategy encouraging young people to become study abroad counsellors through a university course in the country’s largest city. More...