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In downtime alone, ransomware attacks have cost the education sector more than $50 billion since 2018

University Business

Throughout the first half of 2023, K12 and higher education institutions experienced 85 ransomware attacks, nearly doubling last year’s recording, according to a new analysis from Comparitech. Cybersecurity quickly made its way to the top of the list of priorities for education leaders, especially since the pandemic.

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Glasgow School of Art: cost and pace of rebuild criticised after 2018 fire

The Guardian - Higher Education

The June 2018 fire destroyed the iconic grade A-listed building as it neared the end of a £35m restoration project following an earlier blaze in May 2014. Continue reading.

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What Is Cryptojacking, and Why Is Higher Education Being Targeted?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

It’s no secret that higher education institutions must continue prioritizing cybersecurity in the face of new and emerging threats. While cryptojacking attempts passed the 100 million mark for the first time in 2022, there have been well over 50 million attempts each year since 2018. What Is Cryptojacking? As its name…

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Trends in Higher Education Marketing and Engagement

MindMax

MindMax is committed to being at the forefront of emerging trends in higher education marketing and engagement. Key Higher Education Trends in Enrollment Enrollment trends look different in the post-pandemic landscape than they did pre-2020. Here is a comprehensive overview of the presentation they shared. Adult learners are savvy.

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WEEKEND READING – From Compliance to Culture: Safeguarding in Higher Education

HEPI

After reading Rose Stephenson’s brilliant blog post titled Creating Robust Safeguarding Policies to Enhance the Student Experience , I was encouraged to contribute my perspective on a related aspect of safeguarding within higher education. Stonewall and YouGov 2018). Compliance with laws and policies is important.

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2018 Commencement Celebration #CelebrateSAGrads

The Student Affairs Collective

As the academic year draws to a close, thousands of students across the country are celebrating commencement, including higher education and student affairs graduate students. Congratulations, Class of 2018! The post 2018 Commencement Celebration #CelebrateSAGrads appeared first on The Student Affairs Collective.

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UK education and TNE exports valued at £27.9bn in 2021

The PIE News

UK education exports hit £27.9 Of the total, transnational education exports were valued at £2.4bn. The share of the total attributed to higher education was 77.9% at £21.74bn and education products and services at £2.15bn. Exports related to independent schools was £920 million, ELT £46m and further education £24m.

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