Nana Adom, Anglia Ruskin University, UK

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Industrious, commercially driven and collaborative. What do you like most about your job? I get a great sense of pleasure from making a positive difference in students’ lives and assisting them in realising their academic goals and assuming new roles and responsibilities. Personally, I have enjoyed the chance…

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Cutting-Edge Innovations in Student Living

Of late, the modern definition of student housing is all about establishing a vibrant living environment that fosters both personal, physiological, and intellectual development in addition to offering a place to sleep and study. It is true that to address the growing demand for innovative student housing, higher educational decision-makers are looking for innovative housing…

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Tips for Pecha Kucha Presentations

The Pecha Kucha presentation style is gaining interest in education. It has many beneficial aspects for students and educators alike. What is a Pecha Kucha Presentation? This style requires that a speaker use 20 images, each lasting 20 seconds, to deliver a presentation. This makes the presentation closer to a TedTalk than the usual Death…

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Irish universities hold pre-departure sessions in India

Representatives from the National College of Ireland, Dublin City University, Technological University Shannon, and Maynooth University are in India to provide support to Indian students to help them adjust to their studies in Ireland, according to education company OneStep Global, which organised the initiative.  These sessions cover information about cultural adjustment, visas, packing tips, budgeting,…

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Why Higher Ed Should Advocate for Universal Early Learning Coverage in the 2024 Election

When Bill de Blasio placed universal Pre-K at the forefront of his New York City mayoral campaign in 2013, he signaled a commitment to expanding educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Currently, full-day pre-K with support for teachers and quality standards is available for free for any family with 4-year-olds. It…

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Indian students searching for, then enrolling in, different degrees

CollegeDekho’s HEART report, which examines Indian student behavious and the country’s domestic higher education landscape, revealed how this group considers which degree subjects they may go into versus what they actually enrol in. The biggest search stream among those surveyed, CollegeDekho said, was Education, followed by Science and Engineering – but in overall enrolments, students…

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Australian student visa hike slammed

The visa fee for international student visas applying to study in Australia rocketed from AUS$710 to AUS$1,600 as of July 1. With costs to study in Australia now among some of the highest globally, leaders in international education pointed out the move is likely to deter overseas students from applying to Australian universities in favour…

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