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Looking Back — and Forward — to experience: LIAISON in Anaheim and San Antonio Where does the time go… and what does the future hold? I can’t answer the first question, but I have a few timely thoughts I’d like to offer about the second. Although only a few months have passed since we last…
TORONTO – September 19, 2024 – Top Hat, the leader in student engagement solutions for higher education, today announced the release of its latest faculty survey report, From Promise to Practice: Harnessing Gen AI for Evidence-Based Teaching. The report details the current use of AI among 300+ college and university educators in improving the quality…
Arizona State University, University of Wollongong, University of Strathclyde, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and IE University are expected to open their branches, as per a report by University World News. The announcement was made in a report titled ‘Saudi Economy and Investment Monitor’, which was published by the Saudi Ministry of Investment. Among…
A total of 61,110 international applicants received a place this year, down 0.6% from last year, UCAS data has showed. China remains the largest international student market, with 14,890 acceptances – though also down 1.9% on last year – followed by India and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the total number of students places from the EU…
The National Education Conference in Beijing on September 9-10 shone a light on Chinese education, with sector leaders expecting no major shifts in the country’s international policies. In what was seen as a continuation of current policies, President Xi emphasised the need to “expand international academic exchanges and educational and scientific research cooperation, actively…
Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A Republican-led crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in higher education is ramping up at colleges across the country. Opponents argue that DEI offices and programs create division and exclude wide swaths of campus from accessing…
Delays in campus transportation may be irritating for students, faculty, and administrators, leaving everyone concerned about arrival times and safety. This blog looks at how an innovative mobile app is altering transportation management in higher education. By providing real-time tracking of shuttle journeys, the Automated Bus Scheduling Systems enhances safety, simplifies operations, and gives everyone…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Dartmouth College is planning a $500 million “once-in-a-generation” investment in undergraduate student housing projects through 2029 aimed at providing more on-campus residences for the vast majority of students, the institution has announced. The Ivy League…
AI in College Admissions Streamlines the Process Software developers are implementing artificial intelligence–based tools promising students a better and more successful academic experience. For example, Salesforce has updated an AI-powered cloud-based tool, Education Cloud, to help guide students through their degree programs and offer additional support such as mentor matching. “Predictive analytics, AI-driven applicant…
The Canadian government has announced new international student study permits will be reduced by 10% from the 2024 target of 485,000. The intake cap for 2026 will be stabilised, remaining the same as in 2025. For 2025, this means reducing study permits issued to 437,000. On September 18, during a joint press conference held in…