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The gender health gap should change the way we look at self-certification

Wonkhe

Daisy Forster sets out the case for gender to be at the heart of the debate around disability support and academic regs in higher education. The post The gender health gap should change the way we look at self-certification appeared first on Wonkhe.

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UK: 30% jump in visa and extension applications for Q3 2022

The PIE News

Applications for UK study visas and extensions in Q3 2022 have risen by some 30% to hit a total of 316,735 compared with the same time in 2021, new government statistics show. The news comes as The Office for National Statistics reports the highest-ever figure for UK net migration, hitting 504,000 in the year to June. Compared with Q3 2021 when the UK received 237,563 visa and extension applications that featured Confirmation of acceptance for study, authorities saw close to 80,000 more in the

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As net migration hits half a million, will international students be the target for reductions?

Wonkhe

Jim Dickinson reviews the latest immigration figures and reads the runes for what the government will do next on the regulation of international student recruitment. The post As net migration hits half a million, will international students be the target for reductions? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Nurses likely to join postal, education and rail staff in pre-Christmas strikes

The Guardian - Higher Education

Royal College of Nursing expected to announce unprecedented action as UK faces month of disruption Britain is facing a torrid month of industrial action and disruption before Christmas, with nurses likely to join postal workers, education and rail staff in a wave of strikes that will peak during the busiest weeks for office parties and festive shopping.

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Higher Education Postcard: Van Mildert College, Durham University

Wonkhe

Today’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag shows a reminder of a medieval Northern Powerhouse. The post Higher Education Postcard: Van Mildert College, Durham University appeared first on Wonkhe.

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An Online Conference for You: A Taco, a Trip Around the World, and Scratch-offs for Tests

Faculty Focus

Thumbnails with a taco. A 3-2-1 activity. A trip around the world. Scratch-offs for test-taking. If you’re interested in new teaching techniques, creative ideas, fostering a classroom community, and more, register for the Teaching Professor Online Conference. No need to leave the comfort of your home, couch, or desk—you can attend and access all of the available sessions until December 31, 2022 as many times as you want.

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Podcast: Cost of living, innovation, strikes

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has new stats on students and cost of living. Will more support for students ever come? The post Podcast: Cost of living, innovation, strikes appeared first on Wonkhe.

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A LEO for the new era?

Wonkhe

The 2019-20 tax year longitudinal educational outcomes data is here, and David Kernohan is still finding things in this vast and flexible dataset. The post A LEO for the new era? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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An Online Conference for You: A Taco, a Trip Around the World, and Scratch-offs for Tests

Faculty Focus

Thumbnails with a taco. A 3-2-1 activity. A trip around the world. Scratch-offs for test-taking. If you’re interested in new teaching techniques, creative ideas, fostering a classroom community, and more, register for the Teaching Professor Online Conference. No need to leave the comfort of your home, couch, or desk—you can attend and access all of the available sessions until December 31, 2022 as many times as you want.

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NZ: 111 win Asia and Latin America scholarships

The PIE News

Over 100 New Zealanders have been awarded a scholarship for study in destinations across Latin America and Asia, it has been announced. The 111 students were awarded the Prime Minister’s Scholarship, which will see them travel to either Asia on the PMSA or Latin America on the PMSLA. “The merit of our scholarship applicants continues to be impressive – we are proud to offer this opportunity for people to develop their intercultural skills, build networks and enjoy experiences abroad,” said Educa

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Happy Thanksgiving

Susquehanna President's Blog

Happy Thanksgiving Like most colleges and universities, Susquehanna has a rich set of traditions. What sets ours apart is that they are truly meaningful, not some insiders-only rituals tied to institutional arcana, but meaningful to anyone who witnesses or experiences them. These include Move In , Opening Convocation , SU Serve , SU Give , Candlelight , Senior Hike , Baccalaureate , and Commencement.

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Top 10 Blogs on Academic Program Evaluation

Gray Associates

The most wonderful time of the year is here - a time for friends, family, and being thankful. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up on some good reading. We picked out ten articles on academic program evaluation that you don’t want to miss.

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How To Market a University with Teresa Flannery

Caylor Solutions

Dr. Teresa Flannery has been a leader in education marketing for decades. Now she joins us in this exciting podcast episode! The post How To Market a University with Teresa Flannery appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Iran: missing Afghan student’s “life is in danger”

The PIE News

Family and friends have said that the life of an Afghan international student studying in Iran is “in danger” as she is allegedly sick and has been missing for almost a month. Sahra Rezaei, a student who was studying journalism at Allameh Tabataba’i University in the country’s capital city, Tehran, vanished during student protests on October 26.

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President Curtis ISU must cut expenses by $12M for 2023-24 budget: Layoffs can't be ruled out - Sue Loughlin | Tribune-Star

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Indiana State University must reduce expenses by at least $12 million for the 2023-24 budget, ISU President Deborah Curtis announced Friday. Also, while ISU has been able to reduce expenses the past few years without layoffs seen at other institutions, “… at this time it is likely that this will no longer be possible,” she stated in an email that went to the campus community Friday morning.

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Preparing for Government again: how the higher education sector needs to prepare for the next Labour administration

HEPI

This guest post has been kindly written for HEPI by Colin McCaig, Professor of Higher Education Policy in the Sheffield Institute of Education, who has 20 years’ experience in education policy research. The Labour Party is ahead in the polls and has been since December 2021. With little or no economic ‘good news’ coming down the pipeline in the next couple of years, many commentators now anticipate a Labour government for the first time since 2010.

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WVU Board of Governors tackles student success, budget adjustments

Economics and Change in Higher Education

As four-year graduation rates rose resulting in fewer returning students than predicted, the University’s freshmen retention and upper-class undergraduate persistence rates, following a national trend, were down slightly against current budget projections. The combination created a revenue shortfall from tuition and fees of approximately $14.5 million.