International ‘Language at the heart of crisis of Indian higher education’ | “We know nationalism arises out of the tissue of resentment… But deep down if you scratch, the underlying source of resentment is how can you have a system whose standards, norms… defining models are articulated in English…” ImprovingContinue Reading
International Universities – Critical partners in building sovereignty | Broken or inadequate relationships between governments and their local academic communities can undermine autonomous, democratic policy-making, leaving national polities prey to the agendas of foreign powers, according to a new study published by African Minds. The higher education crisis | BuildingContinue Reading
International Skills mismatch threatens economic growth – World Bank | The East African region risks missing its long-term economic growth targets due to a widening disconnect between labour market skills needs and the graduates of higher education institutions, a World Bank report has warned. ‘World-class universities’ – The accountability gapContinue Reading
International Study identifies key challenges for foreign students | Nearly half of international students who return to their home country after graduation cited visa-related and work-related issues as the primary reason for returning, according to a new report on the career prospects and outcomes of international students. Taking HE forwardContinue Reading
International Do Student Loans Kill Dreams? | Higher-education institutes (HEIs) across Ireland are facing a major funding crisis. The Cassells’ report, published in March of last year by an expert group, concluded an increase of €600 million in funding annually would be needed by 2021, and a further increase ofContinue Reading
