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Ukraine faces an academic crisis (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been devastating. When the Russian incursion began, the international community quickly provided Ukraine with financial, humanitarian and defense aid. There have also been discussions on how the globe can assist Ukraine with its restoration efforts. This has put many Ukrainians in danger.

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Record demand for scholar charity in 90-year history

The PIE News

Cara says that conflicts in Ukraine and the situation in areas such as the Middle East, Sudan and Afghanistan have added to demand from academics fleeing persecution. Afghanistan and Ukraine, in addition to countries in Asia and Africa, have been more represented since 2022, Wordsworth has previously said.

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Ukraine: IIE makes increased commitment

The PIE News

A year after Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the Institute of International Education has announced a commitment to fund 210 members of Ukraine’s academic community to continue their university career. The post Ukraine: IIE makes increased commitment appeared first on The PIE News.

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Russia in campaign for Africans despite student frontline deaths

The PIE News

Russia is continuing to appeal to African students through social media-driven recruitment campaigns, despite the recent death of a Zambian student fighting in its ranks against Ukraine. It is well known that Russian medical schools are the best in the world.

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Honor and invest in Ukraine through scholarships (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Our collective gesture recognized the inspiring example provided by the Ukrainian leader in defense of freedom and democracy and the significance of what Ukraine’s citizens are fighting for, not just for themselves but in the greater geopolitical context. Mark Zupan has served as the 14th president of Alfred University since July 2016.

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A university president in Ukraine turns to social media

Inside Higher Ed

A day earlier, Russian air strikes had hit Ukraine’s power grid, plunging the capital city into darkness. I realized we had no heating and no water for a while, and somehow I felt it would be interesting for the world to know how people are trying to get through the war,” said Tymofiy Mylovanov.

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Higher ed can combat Ukrainian brain drain (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Ukraine keeps losing its talent. On the battlefield, in the forced migration to other countries, in the transition to lower-skilled jobs forced by the collapse of businesses, in the flight of qualified expats, in the designation of Ukraine as a high-risk zone for work, investment and travel. This is good news.