Update We fell behind on weekly News Items in preparation for a conference presentation. The prior two weeks are here (News Items from the Week of August 31, 2018) and here (News Items from the Week of September 7, 2018. Look for a post on our first academic presentation aboutContinue Reading
International The Big Picture: Dublin ranked badly for affordability | The index, from international higher education analysts QS, ranks cities according to six categories; desirability, employer activity, affordability, student view, student mix, and university rankings. The city performed very poorly for affordability, ranking 129th. U.S. National Fulfilling the American Dream:Continue Reading
International Mexico’s university graduate numbers are well below OECD average | Mexican adults are less likely to have a university degree than citizens of any other OECD country, statistics show. Of every 100 students who start primary school in Mexico, 21 will go on to complete university studies, according toContinue Reading
International Students’ silent protest to highlight accommodation crisis | DCU Students’ Union, the Union of Students in Ireland along with volunteers from Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) group gathered outside new privately owned student accommodation New Mill on Merchants Quay. Universities need to diversify to offer more choice to studentsContinue Reading
International ‘There’s no crisis at NSFAS’ | JOHANNESBURG – The Higher Education Department insists there’s no crisis at the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) following the resignation of its chairman Sizwe Nxasana. South Africa Vows to End Corruption. Are Its New Leaders Part of the Problem? | One ofContinue Reading
