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UK migration policy ‘will destroy’ science superpower goal

The PIE News

Technology entrepreneur Ewan Kirk spoke to The PIE about concerns amongst the scientific research and development community that current policy is harming the country’s ability to attract and retain talent. If we want to be a science superpower, we can make it a lot easier for candidates to choose the UK.

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Ireland woos South Asians amid global policy shift

The PIE News

With the UK government reviewing its Graduate Route visa, Australia imposing stricter English language requirements and Canada setting up a temporary study permit cap , another Anglophone country is seeing success in gaining international students from Southern Asia.

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Germany: HE should take “rule-based” approach to China collaboration

The PIE News

But China’s academic influence is significant and the “quantity and quality” of Chinese research continues to grow – developments which German universities can benefit from, according to the DAAD. Finally, institutions should expand their China competence among researchers and students, including by promoting active exchange with the country.

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Aus: graduate visa max age shift sparks debate

The PIE News

“The new rule goes against the national desire to tackle skills shortages and attract talent such as PhD graduates with high-level skills and expertise,” Tran explained. “The government is recalibrating student and graduate visa settings to support both the education sector and Australia’s migration needs.

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Georgetown, Howard, and Morgan State Partner for Environmental Data Initiative

Insight Into Diversity

The Environmental Impact Data Collaborative (EIDC) is a data and computing infrastructure designed by the MDI to aid community groups, policymakers, and scholars in developing effective environmental policies. Walsh Professor of American Government at Georgetown University, in a news release.

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“More sustainable” HE funding approach needed in UK

The PIE News

A more sustainable approach to funding higher education in the UK is needed, the Russell Group of research-intensive universities has said as they face “increasing pressures” to deliver high-quality education and impactful research.

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UK policy to attract talent ‘not working’ – report

The PIE News

Student visas should be seen as a path to permanent residency and flexible ‘follow-up’ visa schemes should be introduced if governments are to attract talent, a new report has suggested. Universities can be made responsible for spotting the top talent and governments will provide the funding needed,” the paper says.

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