In recent years, Malaysian universities have reported some success in global and regional rankings. Leading national institutions such as Universiti Malaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Universiti Putra Malaysia have performed well in the QS rankings while a private university, Universiti Tunku Abbul Rahman (UTAR), has achieved a remarkable score for research impact in the THE rankings. More...
US business schools are facing a difficult time with growing competition from abroad and online courses and the need to adapt to changing demands of students and employers. Even so, US schools continue to dominate the world rankings of top business education programmes. More...
Universities have often claimed that adequate funding is a prerequisite for academic research and teaching. However, a paper presented at the recent World Class Universities Conference in Shanghai suggests that this may not always be the case. A conference session discussed the factors that underlay academic excellence. More...
QS have released their Emerging Europe and Central Asia university rankings which now ranks 350 institutions. The rankings are dominated by Russia with Lomonosov Moscow State University, Saint Petersburg State University and Novosibersk State University taking the top three spots. However, institutions in the Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey also performed well. More...
I strongly condemn the desecration of the Jewish cemetery in Westhoffen, eastern France. We must take all measures to fight increasing anti-Semitism on our continent. This is imperative for the Council of Europe and its member states. Jewish life and heritage are part of our European identity and Jews in Europe must be able to live without fear. More...In a live television interview on German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has highlighted the key role of the Council of Europe in countering a rising trend of anti-Semitism and online hate speech in Europe and further afield. Speaking after an official visit to the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, the Secretary General drew attention to the Council’s work in the field of Holocaust remembrance, and emphasised that all countries and international organisations needed to do more to tackle anti-Semitism. More...
Ces deux dernières années, la croissance mondiale et les perspectives futures n’ont cessé de se détériorer, sur fond d’incertitudes persistantes sur la direction des politiques publiques et de faiblesse des flux d’échanges et d’investissement. Nous estimons la croissance du PIB mondial à 2.9 % cette année et autour de 3 % en 2020, une croissance inférieure aux 3.5 % prévus il y a un an, et la plus basse depuis la crise financière. Plus...
L’Atlas régional 2017-2018 est un outil indispensable pour une bonne appréhension de la structuration territoriale de l’enseignement supérieur et pour l’élaboration de stratégies territoriales. Il présente, sous forme de cartes, de graphiques et de tableaux, la diversité du système français d’enseignement supérieur.
Au-delà des actes terroristes, l’insécurité dont souffrent les Sahéliens est avant tout économique – c’est celle de l’agriculteur du Gorgol, en Mauritanie, qui ignore si la pluie viendra et si, quand elle arrivera, elle n’anéantira pas une partie de ses efforts par la violence et la brièveté des précipitations. C’est celle du paysan du delta intérieur du Niger, qui n’est pas certain de trouver une administration fiable pour attester de la propriété de son champ ou de fonctionnaires capables de protéger son cheptel des épizooties. Plus...
From a baby's first words to the greatest literature, our ability to connect and express ourselves through language is an essential part of our humanity. Without words, how can we express our feelings, care for our families and loved ones, build prosperous and fair societies, or fight for our rights. More.../https%3A%2F%2Fprofilepics.canalblog.com%2Fprofilepics%2F1%2F0%2F1076071.jpg)
