Introduction to the Danish education system – from primary school to higher education — Study in Denmark

This publication, “The Danish Education System” provides an introduction to the Danish education system. Furthermore, it presents information about the Danish grading system, financing and education grants The publication covers the entire system from Early Childhood Education and Care to higher education and PhD. Danish universities and a few other higher education institutions offer study programmes…

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Assisting Students in Making Career Decisions in the Context of Socioeconomic Incentives

The role of higher education institutions in shaping students’ career path choices is pivotal. These institutions serve as a nexus where students are exposed to a wide array of disciplines, professions, and perspectives that can influence their decision-making process. While personal interests and skills certainly play a crucial role in deciding what career pathways students…

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UGC to crack down on Indian entrance exam cheating

With some of India’s national-level entrance tests marred by irregularities, University Grants Commission chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar told The PIE News that the group – chaired by former ISRO chairman Koppillil Radhakrishnan – will probe the exam process. ` “The seven-member committee comprises members from the government, government organisations, academia, and higher educational institutions. The…

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How AI is Reshaping the Post-SCOTUS Admissions Landscape

In March, the New York Times published a must-read article exploring the relationship between two of the most important recent developments in higher education: the Supreme Court’s ruling on college admissions ending affirmative action and the fast-growing role that data-driven analytics tools are now able to play in helping foster equity in college admissions. It’s…

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Trans Participation and the Burden of Marginalized Groups

Earlier this year, LGBTQ+ students and victims of campus sexual assault gained new protections under the Biden-Harris Administration’s finalized revision of Title IX regulations. The rules – released April 2024 after being announced in 2022 – represented a landmark effort to solidify discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as violations of Title IX…

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