Morning Docket: 08.30.24

* Go big AND go home: Judge removed from bench over violations of a “wide-ranging and pervasive nature.” [Law.com] * Never great when judges cite your chutzpah. [ABA Journal] * Trump once more asks federal court to take over hush money case. What’s the definition of psychosis again? [AP News] * Why is Elon fighting…

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Uoffer Global and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford collaborate to foster future Chinese leaders through MBA scholarships

The scholarship will support two partial MBA scholarships each year for academic years 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28. At Uoffer Global, we are supporting international students worldwide to reach their maximum potential and to gain access to the best of education. For the University of Oxford, this initiative broadens its reach, attracting a diverse and global…

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Nepalese students see 65% hike in UK visa approvals

The UK issued over 432,000 sponsored student visas to main applicants international students in the year ending 2024 – 13% lower than the same period last year, according to the report by ApplyBoard. The report called for institutions to focus on recruiting from the emerging student populations, as the restriction on dependants continues to result…

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We need a unified consortium for India’s int’l education industry

Today, it encompasses a wide range of players including preparatory classes, agents, independent counsellors, university representatives, marketing agencies, and other ancillary services such as accommodation providers, loan lenders, payment gateways, and employability support services. Despite this growth, the industry operates without any formal consortium to bind these entities together, which presents several challenges. Unlike many…

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Educator Certification Programs and Increasing the Use of Artificial Intelligence – Faculty Focus

The professional world in educator certification and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) has changed since the omnipresent technological advances that have invaded almost every aspect of life. The expectations of pre-service teachers and aspiring school administrators have a new focus that includes educator retention and artificial intelligence (AI). Educator retention is a pertinent concern because many…

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World – Faculty Focus

Let’s embark on an imaginative journey to the year 2100, where the boundaries of humanity extend to Mars. This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet. This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to…

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