By Patrick Atack. Students’ mental health is a topic causing much concern among education professionals, but as a UK research team highlighted “alarmingly high” rates of psychological ill-health among HE students, one company thinks it has the answer – and it might not be what you expect. More...
Deng Deng Hoc Yai, Education Minister, South Sudan
By Patrick Atack. The recent Education World Forum in London attracted education ministers and representatives from governments around the world. The PIE News met with Deng Deng Hoc Yai of South Sudan, a country which gained independence just eight years ago, to discuss his plans for the nation’s education sector. More...
New ‘No Deal’ paper sparks fears across int’l sector
By Patrick Atack. Planning for a ‘No Deal’ Brexit situation has increased in pace and tone on both sides of the English Channel, as politicians made clear that the continuing impasse in the UK parliament is increasing the likelihood of the nation “crashing out” of the bloc. More...
StudentMarketing turns 10, rebrands as Bonard
By Patrick Atack. At an intimate London event for partners and industry friends, Samuel Vetrak, CEO, revealed the new identity of the firm formerly known as StudentMarketing. From today it is known as Bonard. More...
‘Study in UAE’ targeting exchange students
By Patrick Atack. The United Arab Emirates has launched a “Study in UAE” campaign to attract more students to its higher education offerings. More...
Yalea-Linguland deal collapse reveals agency’s debts
By Patrick Atack. Swiss education agency Yalea has ceased operations, leaving debts to language school partners unpaid according to multiple industry sources, with German agency Linguland which it acquired less than five months ago continuing to operate independently. More...
International students fall short at Oscars
By Patrick Atack. At least two international students were involved in several films nominated for the Oscars, but neither came away with the famous prize this year. More...
Middle East suppliers show opens in Dubai
By Patrick Atack. International educational suppliers from at least 14 nations will exhibit wares in Dubai between February 26-28, in what organisers and businesses have said is a sign of confidence in the Gulf and Middle East markets. More...
U of California advice on China mocked
By Patrick Atack. The University of California system has caused puzzlement across Chinese social media, after sending a warning to students and staff not to use popular messaging apps or post politically sensitive messages online while undertaking periods of study in China. More...
U21 international award winners announced
By Patrick Atack. The U21 Award, which recognises innovation in international HE within the U21 network of global research HEIs, has been awarded to both John Spinks of the University of Hong Kong and Kazuo Kuroda of Waseda University, Japan. More...