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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

The PIE News

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. John’s with graduate students at VID to explore the concept of community across different cities and cultures.

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Netherlands records slowest int’l student growth in nine years

The PIE News

The international student population in the Netherlands grew at its slowest rate in nearly a decade in this academic year (2023/24), a sign that recent moves to curb internationalisation and reduce international student numbers are taking hold.

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Netherlands: call for higher education funding rethink in ongoing international debate

The PIE News

Debate on government proposals to reduce the numbers of international students in the Netherlands by cutting back English-taught programs is continuing as a public consultation has launched. Dijkgraaf has since urged public research and applied sciences universities in the country to halt the recruitment of international students.

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Netherlands: a third of international grads stay to work

The PIE News

Three in ten international students stay in the Netherlands to work after graduating, data from the Central Bureau of Statistics shows. Some 32% of international students who graduated in the 2018/2019 academic year were in employment in the Netherlands one year later, the data showed.

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How Industry Micro-Credentials Are Transforming Higher Education 

Coursera blog

Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus Career outcomes are a top decision-making factor for students selecting their higher education institution. Enhancing curricula to better align with in-demand skills used by today’s employers is therefore a top priority for higher education institutions.

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Unlocking Opportunities for Students

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

Lorain County Community College was founded in 1963 to as a source of constant, relevant education and training for local people. Over the years, many things have changed, but one thing that remains the same is our commitment to adapt to the needs of employers, students and the community through affordable, impactful education.

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“Big impact” on view of international students as right wins Dutch election

The PIE News

The result of the Dutch election has seen stakeholders voice fears that access to Dutch education will be “limited” for foreign students. It was what some universities and international education experts had feared, considering both NSC and PVV’s frequent and vocal calls to limit immigration.