Global BUzz

China hosted 442,773 international students in 2016. This figure represents an 11.4% increase over the year before and is based on data by the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), which released its latest statistics on foreign student enrolments in China. With steady year-on-year growth, China is on a path to secure a prominent place among… Read more » about China sees international students as a source of Global Talent

“Employers across the globe are facing the most acute talent shortage since the recession” according to the latest T​alent Shortage Survey by ManpowerGroup – a global human resource consulting firm. The findings suggest that of the more than 42,000 employers surveyed, 40% are experiencing difficulties filling roles, which is the highest level since 2007. This… Read more » about 40% of global employers report talent shortages

The Higher Education and Research Bill continues its rough ride through the House of Lords this week, at the Report Stage.  This Monday gone was Day One, in which members discussed ‘HE providers, course fees, electoral roll registration for students and restriction of enrolments’. One of the most publicised votes on Monday was the proposed… Read more » about HE Bill continues rough ride through the House of Lords

Last May, HESA launched a first-stage consultation on measuring graduate outcomes, with the aim to ‘determine what should replace the current Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey’.  The consultation closed nine weeks later. In October, it published an analysis of the 208 responses it received, revealing that there was overwhelming support for the… Read more » about HESA launched ‘second and final consultation as part of the NewDHLE review’

Today, Prime Minister Theresa May authored an article published in The Telegraph, which of course is also available on the government website.  The article, titled Why I’m giving education a huge boost, explains her ambitious economic and social reforms as enablers for a ‘stronger, fairer and better Britain’. Ahead of the Spring Budget, which will be delivered tomorrow, the… Read more » about Building a future for every child: PM May’s school reforms

Universities UK has published a short and concise seven page report which has made headlines across the media and HE sector. The Economic Impact of International Students  presents 2014-15 figures on the economic contribution by international students studying in the UK, and has revealed the immense impact they have regionally and on local businesses. It was… Read more » about UUK releases report on overseas students’ contribution to UK economy ahead of Spring Budget

This week, the UK Government launched its UK Digital Strategy policy paper which sets out measures to ‘unlock the power of data in the UK economy and improve public confidence in its use’ with the aim to boost innovation and support research. In the Ministerial foreword, the Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, Secretary of State for… Read more » about UK Digital Strategy aims to ‘unlock the power of data in the UK economy’

Over the past weeks, there has been heated debate (and demonstration) on the issue of whether EU citizens should be given an assurance by government on their right to stay in the UK after Brexit.  Yesterday, breaking political news took place as peers in the House of Lords resumed their debate on the Article 50 Bill… Read more » about The Houses of Parliament play ‘ping pong’ with EU citizens’ rights

The Rt Hon Sir John Major has become the second former UK prime minister to intervene in the Brexit debate by launching an attack on the approach that government has taken. In a speech at Chatham House London, Sir Major delivered Britain and Europe – A Reality Check, which labels the results of the EU referendum ‘an historic… Read more » about Brexit: ‘Parliament must be free to debate and comment and advise’, former PM warns