International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa:

WES Staff Editor’s note: This article is one of three in a study examining the structural factors influencing outbound student mobility in Nigeria and Ghana, within the broader context of developments in sub-Saharan Africa. Students from Nigeria and Ghana seeking international education face growing opportunities amid regional development, despite financial and economic challenges. Abstract: This…

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Senate resists ESOS Bill as new hearing set for October

The ESOS Bill was blasted in parliament today (September 11) as a “reckless policy” that would “decimate the tertiary education sector”, with the Albanese government criticised for apparently neglecting to think about how universities would cope without as much money coming in from international student fees. Because the Senate decided the proposed 270,000 cap to…

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US sees continued growth in international applications

Of the 662 US institutions surveyed in IIE’s Spring 2024 Snapshot survey, 53% indicated that international applications were up compared to the previous year, while 30% said that numbers had remained the same and 17% recorded a decrease.  Previously, in 2022/23, 65% of institutions recorded a growth, and 61% in 2023/24.   “The data suggests that…

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Kamala Harris Excites the Youth

As a child, I vividly remember going to the polls with my mother on election day. I would wait in line with her, peer over her shoulder in the voting booth, and leave with an “I Voted” sticker attached to my collar. She always enforced the idea that voting was powerful, and as I get…

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2024 IMPACT Grant | Liaison

The IMPACT Grant is a legacy committee that started within TargetX and has grown exponentially over the years. This grant is an employee-funded initiative dedicated to helping our customers support the success of their students and drive better outcomes on their campuses. With our employees’ continued support and the generous company match donation, Liaison has…

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Australia’s vocational caps spark closure fears

In the wake of the federal government’s September 6 letters to vocational providers, outlining individual student commencement caps for 2025, concerns over potential business closures and job losses are growing. For Simon Costain, general manager, international business development, NextEd group, the impact of the Australian government’s proposed cap on international enrolments is “far more significant”…

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UK increases international student savings requirements

As per government policy, international students coming to the UK must provide evidence that they have sufficient savings to support themselves “for each month of their course (up to nine months),” according to the Home Office.   The level of funds is tied to increases in the maintenance loans available for domestic students, but this…

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Institute Administration Management Software to Elevate Performance

Compared to typical institutions, higher eds have different demands. Higher education institutions confront distinct issues that distinguish them from other types of schools. Cloud and mobile management software provides a transformational answer to these difficulties by reducing administrative operations and promoting academic performance. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are changing the way higher education institutions…

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UPenn, UT Austin produce the most CFOs

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The University of Pennsylvania topped the rankings of institutions whose undergraduate programs lay claim to the most alumni who are sitting CFOs at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies this year, according to a broad-ranging…

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