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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

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In the midst of Norway’s enchanting fjords and endless summer daylight, a gathering of educators takes place at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen. It also fosters inclusivity and global citizenship by creating an environment where diverse perspectives converge.

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Internationalisation in the Netherlands: an uncertain, volatile landscape

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Many in higher education, both Dutch and international students and staff, are left in shock, anger and disbelief. This result brings a major blow to both internationalisation activities and the financing of higher education. There is a wave of disappointment and sadness.

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ChatGPT in the Co-creation Process for Applied Research Projects 

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Educational organizations and universities developed quality indicators to guide in the adoption of web tools. It remains to be seen what indicators will be adopted to ensure the quality of GPT-based tools used in higher education classrooms. link]. ‘Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: The State of the Field’.

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Seed Investments Fund 15 Research Collaborations Between Virginia Tech and Minority-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This effort is one of several seed investment programs by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS).to to bolster research on campus. The projects will launch this year.

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Responsibilities and gatekeeping in using language certificates for HE admission

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by Jana Berg, Michael Grüttner, Stefanie Schröder With the exception of a few master’s degree programs, the German higher education system is dominated by monolingual organizations. Therefore, language certificates are a key element of access to German higher education for international students.

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Reflections on a global Wales…

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The contribution of Darcie, Amy and their peers so valuable to creating a thriving, inclusive and outward-looking Wales. “In 2019, the Welsh Government announced that Wales would become the world’s first Nation of Sanctuary” But international education is about values. Darcie and Amy are by no means alone.

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Chicago Residents Offered No-Cost Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This fall, Chicago residents will be offed the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with a focus in Criminal Justice, at no cost. The program can be finished in as little as 12 months, and students will have the option to apply to the Chicago Police Academy (CPD) and waive the Department's entrance exam.

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