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Year in International Business, UK and Amsterdam!

Applications are now open for the Year in International Business in the academic year (2021/22). The Year in International Business Programme is an exciting new opportunity for current undergraduate students who would like to study at our Amsterdam campus. This opportunity is open to all non-business students and is designed to overcome some of the barriers known to deter some students from a period of international study. The Year in International Business also offers students an innovative and employability-enhancing exposure to business theory and practice. http://ukiedu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Year-In-Amsterdam-1.mp4 This is a one-year award for Northumbria students of a non-business background who have completed Level 5 [...]

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#StudyAbroadBecause It Is An Investment In Your Future…

Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a college student. By studying abroad, students have the opportunity to study in a foreign nation and take in the allure and culture of new land. Here is a list of the top 10 reasons to study abroad! 1. See the World The biggest reason you should consider a study abroad program is the opportunity to see the world. By studying abroad, you will experience a brand-new country with incredible new outlooks, customs, and activities. The benefits of studying abroad include the opportunity to see new terrains, natural wonders, museums, and [...]

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Queen’s Speech sets out government plans for laws protecting free speech on university campuses…

The Queen’s Speech has set out government plans to introduce new laws designed to safeguard freedom of speech at universities. It marks the government’s intention to push ahead with a Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill for universities in England. In a speech setting out proposals for the next year, QueenElizabeth II said on Tuesday that legislation will be introduced to “protect freedom of speech”. Under the proposed legislation, new requirements will be imposed on universities and student unions, with a regulator able to issue fines for any breaches. Student unions will also have to ensure freedom of speech for members and visiting speakers. http://ukiedu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Univ-News.mp4 It follows controversy over cases of “no-platforming” of [...]

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Universities must promote innovation and creativity in a post Covid world!

Universities have a unique opportunity to shape the post-pandemic future by promoting innovation and creativity for wider social impact, says Tan Eng Chye As the global community continues to grapple with the fallout from the pandemic, governments, institutions, and leaders have also begun to ponder the shape of the world post-Covid. No firm consensus has emerged, but there is general agreement that it will be marked by multifaceted complexities and deep uncertainties. The profound challenges confronting us will require fresh thinking and bold solutions. Here, universities have a unique opportunity to shape the future, by re-envisioning themselves as powerful enablers of innovation, [...]

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A Lifeline for American Higher Education…

A significant change is taking place in the makeup of modern society — an “agequake” in which the segment of the population that includes people 65 and older is growing at a faster rate than any other age group. This astonishing rate of change has imposed a number of strains on social resources. But it has also created some exciting new opportunities for traditional institutions, especially colleges and universities, to introduce bold new programs and projects that respond to the needs and interests of older Americans. The chance for American higher education to grow in new directions comes at a time when [...]

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UK Study Visa numbers return to pre-pandemic levels!

Latest data from the Home Office show recovery in the number of visas granted over autumn and winter According to the latest figures, the number of visas granted to students to study in the UK has recovered to levels seen around a year before the start of the pandemic. Immigration data published by the Home Office – which indicates students seeking to travel to the UK – show that more than 250,000 study visas were granted in the year to March 2021. Although this was 16 percent less than the year before – the last 12-month period largely unaffected by the coronavirus crisis [...]

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University of Pennsylvania Health System makes rare move to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees…

The University of Pennsylvania Health System wants “to set an example for those who remain hesitant” by requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept 1. The health system’s move could encourage other employers to follow suit, said Neil Goldfarb, president, and chief executive of the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health. It makes sense that a health system would lead on this because the ill population it serves is at particular risk of COVID-19, said Goldfarb, whose group will be holding an event Monday for members on vaccine promotion and policy, and mask mandates in the workplace. “I think we’ll [...]

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How an MBBS degree from Georgia is globally recognised…

While finishing my class X from Delhi Public School, Greater Noida, I spent most of my time researching the countries that would offer me an advanced course but would not pinch my pocket. My friends recommended Georgia (which was once a part of the USSR) for obtaining a medical degree since it has traditionally been an educational hub for Indian students. Admission to any medical university in Europe and Russia is through NEET and marks obtained in Biology and Chemistry in class XII. It is better to take up education in European nations instead of USA, as one saves on [...]

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Tuition Discount Rates Reach New High…

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already-existing trends, pushing the average tuition discount rate for first-time undergraduates to 53.9 percent this year. Expect discounting to keep climbing even after the pandemic subsides. Average tuition discount rates among private, nonprofit colleges continued to climb in the 2020-21 academic year as many institutions worked to retain and attract students during the pandemic, a new study from the National Association of College and University Business Officers found. The average discount rate for first-time undergraduates reached 53.9 percent — an all-time high — during the 2020-21 academic year, according to NACUBO’s preliminary estimates released Wednesday. In other words, for [...]

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Smartphones are powerful personal pocket computers – should schools ban them?

When the UK took its first steps out of national lockdown in April and schools reopened, education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the implementation of the behaviour hubs programme. And as part of this push to develop a school culture “where good behaviour is the norm”, he pushed for banning smartphones in schools. Williamson claims that phones distract from healthy exercise and, as he put it, good old-fashioned play. And he says they act as a breeding ground for cyberbullying. Getting rid of them will, to his mind, create calm and orderly environments that facilitate learning. “While it is for every school to [...]

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