The second Trump term: Higher education braces for impact
‘I am very anxious,’ says ACE President Ted Mitchell
From reductions in student aid and an end to student debt forgiveness, to the possible dismantling of the US Department of Education, cuts to research programmes, a ban on students from Muslim-majority countries, and deportation of undocumented immigrants, Donald Trump’s re-election as US president promises a major challenge, writes Nathan Greenfield . Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
Trump’s victory causes steep spike in study abroad inquiries
In what has been described as an unprecedented shift in interest, the number of American college and university students seeking information about studying abroad through international study choice platform Studyportals increased five-fold the day after Donald J Trump’s re-election to the presidency. Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
ETH foreign student screening leans on West’s sanctions list
CHINA-SWITZERLAND: A move by one of Switzerland’s top ranked universities to vet students from a list of countries that includes China has brought the university, despite Switzerland’s neutral geopolitical stance, in line with approaches taken by the US and EU countries in response to research security concerns. Yojana Sharma reports. Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
20% cut in student loan debt for ‘fairer, affordable’ HE
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the government will cut student debt by 20% next year, with the intention of widening access by building a 'fairer, affordable' education system. But political opponents have criticised the moves as a pre-election 'cash splash', as Shadi Khan Saif reports. Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
Higher education corruption is ‘threatening Iraq’s future’
Iraq’s HE system suffers from insufficient infrastructure, inadequate equipment for engineering and science education, underfunding, low enrolment rates and poor links between academia and job markets. But the ‘biggest disaster’ is rampant corruption, according to a report by a business consultant. Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
Social media influencers can widen access to study abroad
Study abroad influencers are arguably democratising access to study abroad by acting as a virtual ‘elder sibling’ or friend, providing prospective international students with the social and cultural capital necessary for successful student migration – resources to which many might otherwise not have access, argues Sazana Jayadeva . Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
Where choosing South-South mobility is a compromise
Recent research shows Malaysia represents a ‘realistic compromise’ as a study destination among Chinese doctoral students whose first choice – typically universities in Western countries – is unattainable. This shows the desirability and superiority of certain destinations over others with regard to student mobility, argue XING XU & Ly Tran. Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
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Commonwealth has a key role in mitigating HE funding crisis
The global higher education funding crisis poses a significant threat to the future of education in Commonwealth countries. However, through coordinated action, strategic policy development, leadership training and international collaboration, the Commonwealth is well positioned to mitigate the worst effects of this crisis, argues Nnamdi Madichie . Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
Researchers lament possible loss of unique fungi biobank
Research on fungi is a fast-growing field. Yet a one-of-a-kind repository of living biomass – 13,000 specimens representing more than 3,200 species – is in danger of being lost to Canada. Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
Financial recovery for universities could be years away
The ecstasy over the Australian Universities Accord has waned rapidly due to several government policy controversies such as the cap on international student enrolments, a managed growth funding system and needs-based funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, writes Angel Calderon . Read the full story in UWN Global Edition.
Also in the latest University World News Global Edition, the following and more:
AFRICA: Africa’s publishing landscape in urgent need of collaboration - Elias Ngalame
US: Report on campus antisemitism criticised for partisanship - Nathan Greenfield
CHINA: Top universities are largest beneficiaries of philanthropy - Amber Ziye Wang
UK: Degree apprenticeships do not widen participation – Study - Dorothy Lepkowska
US: Flexible work offers benefits for people and institutions - Jon McNaughtan & Catherine Shepard, M.Ed.
GLOBAL: Venture competitions – An excellent first step for students - Robert Phillips
INDIA: Professor takes 10-year road trip to promote solar power - Shuriah Niazi
AFRICA: Robust gender equity policies are needed for HE – Report - Wachira Kigotho
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