Five nations accounted for nearly half of all scientific activity around the world as well as the great the majority …
China experiences huge surge in highly cited researchers
Mainland China has seen a huge surge in numbers of Highly Cited Researchers, while in Australia the number has more …
Comparison site aims to list “every” university
An ambitious new higher education course comparison site, Uni Inspect has been launched, with the aims to eventually list every …
Erasmus+ announces call for 2020 proposals
The Erasmus+ Program has published a call for proposals for projects supporting mobility and cooperation in education, training, youth and …
Record number of int’l grads seeking jobs in Japan
The number of international students gaining work visas in Japan after graduating hit a record high in 2018. According to …
UAE claims world first with AI-focused university
The United Arab Emirates claims to have opened the world’s first graduate-level university focusing on artificial intelligence. The Mohamed bin …
ASEAN leaders issue Bangkok declaration on education
Providing inclusive, equitable and quality education will be a priority of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to …
Israel seeks to double international student numbers
Israel has launched its “Study in Israel” campaign with a focus on becoming a ‘brain gain’ country to double the …
Nigerian universities embrace alternative power sources
With assistance from the federal ministry of education and international donors, Nigerian universities are taking advantage of alternative energy production …
Swedish government proposes PSW extension for international graduates
The Swedish government is proposing to extend the post-study work rights of graduates from Swedish universities, with leaders suggesting students …