New evidence shows that Erasmus+, the European Union’s student and staff study and exchange programme, makes students more successful in …
Uni rankings wane as value of student peers grows
Teaching quality and testimonials from peers are top of mind for prospective international students, while rankings seem to be losing …
UK universities lose grants and staff as Brexit uncertainty grows
Leading academics express doubt about UK government’s ability to underwrite large EU funding packages Leading professors have warned that uncertainty …
Automation will make huge demands on universities
Australia’s surging economy is facing its biggest upheaval as automation eliminates jobs across the business and manufacturing sectors. Researchers say …
US: First-year online pathway program launched
Three US institutions have joined forces with online course provider StraighterLine and education management business Campus3 to create a ‘First-Year …
Dearth of evidence of value of international cooperation
Transnational cooperation in teaching and research has historically been at the core of internationalisation activities in higher education institutions. National …
U of Bahrain to use blockchain certificates
The University of Bahrain (UOB) has partnered with credential provider Learning Machine to become one of the first universities globally to issue blockchain-powered digital diplomas that …
MOOCs fail in their mission to disrupt higher education
The vast majority of learners on massive open online courses or MOOCs never return after their first year and low …
Europe set for automatic recognition of qualifications
On 14 November 2018, the Council of the European Union made the groundbreaking decision to unanimously adopt a recommendation to …
Which countries are best at widening access to higher education?
A new report shows that England, Australia and Cuba are leaders in widening participation, while Japan and Russia lag behind. …