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Labour’s education policy is brave, but can they fund it?

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It’s a rallying call against inequality of opportunity and unfair access to education which prevents potential from being realised. Labour’s goal is brave, and their approach is compelling, but there is more big thinking to be done on how to design tough policies which truly shatter that ceiling when resources are so constrained.

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Decolonizing Higher Education Syllabi: Beyond the Aesthetics of the Syllabus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Dr. Donna Y. Ford is a distinguished professor at The Ohio State University.

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UKCISA calls for more evidence-informed policies

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“[Future strategy] must be developed across all relevant departments, including the Home Office” Working rights for international students in higher education should be standardised at 20 hours per week during their studies, the document added. .

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Pathways add around £830m to UK economy – NCUK report

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In addition to outlining the benefits of pathway programs for students, the document also details their beneficial impact for universities, host countries and their economies, as well as sending countries. They also help with diversification aims in international higher education, it continues.

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The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain: Ensuring Quality and Excellence in Higher Ed Institutions

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What is the Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain? What is the Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain? The HEC is a government-affiliated organization that was established to oversee the development of the higher education sector in Bahrain.

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Distance education via online learning may be in a for a huge shake-up due to this proposal

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For example, a January document from Department officials says SARA allows institutions “to evade State rules and leverages its veto power to override any proposed changes to current distance education policy.

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India aims for 500,000 foreign students by 2047

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It comes as the NITI Aayog ’s CEO, BVR Subrahmanyam, announced at the annual FICCI Higher Education Summit that the think tank was preparing a “vision document”, which will help achieve the numbers. “One The NEP 2020 is dedicated to establishing India as a leading global hub for education.