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Inquiry launched into England’s reliance on international students

The PIE News

APRIL 29, 2024

The UK’s Education Committee has launched an inquiry into international students in English universities. The inquiry will see the committee examine the changes in numbers of international students in recent years, the impact of international students on university funding and the availability of places for domestic students.

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UKCISA calls for more evidence-informed policies

The PIE News

APRIL 10, 2024

Sustainable growth in international education in the UK will not be possible if the government does not “commit to a suite of evidence-informed policies” to allow for an equitable and inclusive sector, a new paper has said.

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UK colleges call for more support for int’l ambitions

The PIE News

APRIL 22, 2024

England’s further education sector could make a greater contribution to UK education exports if data collection on internationalisation activities in colleges were improved, the leading voice for colleges in the country has suggested. New trade agreements should also include more reciprocal youth mobility schemes.

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Report calls on UK to review higher education funding

The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The UK government must review higher education funding so that institutions can “plan for the long-term and set sustainable funding and delivery models”, a new report has said.

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80% of UK providers face deficit risk if international numbers drop

The PIE News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Fees from international students are forecast to become up to 66% of all course fee income for 70 higher education institutions across England & Northern Ireland by 2026/27, new research shows. The report notes immigration policy and relative affordability of the UK as key risks to international competitiveness.

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Fund research to ease int’l revenue pressure

The PIE News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

More funding for research could help Australian universities wean themselves off of international student revenue, the Universities Accord’s final report has signalled. However, the Group of Eight universities branded it an effective “tax on universities”, especially those welcoming more international students.

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Domestic outcomes not hurt by int’ls – study

The PIE News

JANUARY 24, 2024

International students do not have a detrimental impact on the employment outcomes of domestic graduates in England, according to new research. By linking HESA student record data and data from Destination of Leavers from Higher Education, researchers tracked the outcomes of graduates six months after graduation.

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UK free speech: “time will tell” if guidance works

The PIE News

MARCH 26, 2024

Draft guidance announced by the UK’s Office for Students on free speech and academic freedom could have far-reaching consequences on international partnerships, but “time will tell” if the guidance might build more understanding, stakeholders say.

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Visa hike expected in May as Australian sector share prices fall

The PIE News

APRIL 16, 2024

International education stakeholders across Australia are concerned that the government will hike visa fees for international students in its May budget, marking another blow to student mobility after a string of recent measures. The influential think tank has previously called for the duration of post-study work visas to be cut.

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UK seeks to cement STEM superpower status but investment may be lacking

The PIE News

MARCH 6, 2023

UK universities have a “unique role” to play in attracting international business investment and more needs to be done to strengthen links to benefit local communities, create jobs and amplify the global reach of UK research, a new report says.

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2022: A year in review – Ukraine, visa delays, housing shortages and unprecedented demand

The PIE News

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Despite a tumultuous year that included the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, record levels of global inflation and increased pressure on the climate – the international education sector has been extremely buoyant with millions of students choosing to study abroad in 2022. The most read articles of 2022.

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International education added $12.1bn to Aus economy in Q3

The PIE News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Australia’s international education exports outstripped major goods exports in the latter part of 2023, adding $12.1 Stakeholders are urging government to not introduce new policy to counter challenges around housing and net migration that will deeply impact the sector, especially as the sector remains in its recovery phase.

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Hosted accommodation vies to help housing crisis

The PIE News

MAY 5, 2024

MyStay International, which is the owner of the Australian Homestay Network, appointed investment banking veteran Ed Slade who heads up education-focused Schoolhouse Solutions earlier this year to rally interest in the homestay sector. MyStay, which has previously worked in the US , also hopes to expand its market share across North America.

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Irregulation: is the Office for Students fit for purpose?

SRHE

APRIL 25, 2023

by Rob Cuthbert, SRHE News Editor The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has decided to investigate the OfS. How has this framework developed over time, and what impacts has this had on higher education providers? The first three questions nail it: Are the OfS’ statutory duties clear and appropriate?

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SRHE News on Publishing: reports from April 2023

SRHE

MAY 2, 2023

by Rob Cuthbert One of the benefits of SRHE membership is exclusive access to the quarterly newsletter, SRHE News , www.srhe.ac.uk/publications/srhe-newsletter. SRHE News typically contains a round-up of recent academic events and conferences, policy developments and new publications, written by editor Rob Cuthbert.

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10 reasons to be excited about The PIE Live Europe ’24

The PIE News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

UK and European institutions are facing huge challenges and politics has never been more intrusive in our mission to promote international education. Call to arms! The role and purpose of international students in society is under review and it feels like the good work is being undone.

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Nigerian Higher Education

HESA

MAY 11, 2023

On today’s episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, we’re talking about Nigerian higher education. Yet, when it comes to higher education, it trails significantly. As an oil state, one would expect funding to be tied to the prevailing world price for hydrocarbons, and hence be somewhat volatile.

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High-Outcome Internships in Higher Ed: Bridge the Workforce Gap and Enhance Student Success: Changing Higher Education Podcast 161 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Daniel Nivern

The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 27, 2023

27 June · Episode 161 High-Outcome Internships in Higher Ed: Bridge the Workforce Gap and Enhance Student Success 32 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Higher ed needs to provide more accessible, high-outcome internships to meet the current workforce demands and enhance student success. What skills are companies looking to gain?

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The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank

The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 9, 2023

9 May · Episode 154 The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Understanding micro-credentials' value for higher ed institutions, students, and the ever-changing business world can help institutions grow revenue.

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Higher ed policies drive layoffs and cuts in the UK, Australia and Canada

The PIE News

MAY 2, 2024

Universities in the UK, Australia and Canada have announced staff layoffs and course suspensions as government policies limiting international student numbers cause increasing financial strain. As of April 30, 55 institutions have confirmed cuts, with several thousand academic and administrative posts forecast to be lost in the coming months.

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Is there a global turn to tougher international student rules?

The PIE News

APRIL 3, 2024

Three major HE providers – the UK, Canada and Australia – are actively rebalancing international student entry policies. The UK is reviewing the Graduate route visa and presenting student numbers as excessive migration. More conservative circles in the UK also have long argued for student caps.

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