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Today, the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation addressed the Universities UK members’ conference at London’s Woburn House. In his speech, Jo Johnson spoke about the next phase of the Higher Education and Research Bill, coinciding with the publication of a factsheet by the Department of Education summarising the amendments and intentions for the… Read more » about Jo Johnson announces HE Bill Amendments

CEOWORLD magazine – a leading business publication – has contributed to the plethora of rankings with their World’s Best Universities For Graduate Employability list, highlighting ‘universities that produce graduates most sought-after by employers’.  The ranking is based on three indicators – job placement rate, academic reputation/quality of education, and recruiter feedback – summing up to an overall score… Read more » about CEOWORLD publishes the World’s Best Universities for Graduate Employability

Last Friday, Prime Minster Theresa May authored an article published in the French newspaper Le Figaro titled We have voted to leave the EU, but not Europe.  It was subsequently published on the UK Government website. The article began with emphasis of the ‘profound friendship’ between the UK and France, and ongoing willingness from both countries to continue… Read more » about PM May tells France ‘Britain will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with you’

AFS has published the findings of a study surveying more than 5000 teenagers in 27 countries to explore their motivations for studying abroad.  Mapping Generation Z: Attitudes towards International Education Programs reveals that English-speaking destinations continue to be most attractive and favourable to teenage students, but that affordability remains a ‘significant hurdle’ for many.  26% said that… Read more » about The US, UK and Australia lead in popularity for study abroad, survey finds

Thousands of migrants have come together today to voice their dismay over Government’s failure to secure their right to stay in the UK. Echoing the same sentiment as the nationwide action, a ‘Day Without Immigrants‘, seen across the US  a few days ago, many migrant workers and their supporters are participating in a day of action, One… Read more » about “We are not bargaining chips”, EU talent shouts!

The QS Best Student Cities Rankings of 2017 have been released, which rates cities in six categories: Student Mix Desirability Employer Activity Affordability Rankings Student View Student view is this year’s new category, which is led by Ottawa in Canada, followed by Prague and then Shanghai. Canada, in fact, has come out quite well in the… Read more » about Montreal climbs from seventh position securing first spot in QS Rankings

Over the past week, plenty has happened in terms of Brexit, which has led to concerns for both EU citizens living in the UK, and British citizens living abroad in other EU countries. Last week, on the 8th of February, as the European Union (Notice of Withdrawal) Bill 2016-17 made its way through its Third Reading… Read more » about EU citizens living in the UK offered no assurances

Times Higher Education has published its Best University Cities of 2017 Rankings, which has seen London secure first position for Best University City having the highest number of the THE’s Top 500 World Universities.  It is followed by Paris. The analysis also narrowed this research to look at what cities the top 100 colleges are based in, which London also tops alongside… Read more » about London secures first position as Best University City

The UNESCO Science Report was released this week, with a key message highlighting the ongoing fall of female participation in some fields of science.  Its release coincided with the annual celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science which takes place annually on the 11th February. The newly appointed UN Secretary-General António Guterres has also commemorated the… Read more » about International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated tomorrow