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Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The timing of the transition is particularly meaningful as Marist approaches its centennial in 2029. According to Provost Dr. Catherine Gunther Kodat, the university designation will particularly benefit international recruitment efforts, as many countries associate the term "college" with secondary education.

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People, Culture and Environment in REF 2029: the journey continues

HEPI

The REF team recently announced updates on the development of People, Culture and Environment (PCE) for REF 2029 and opportunities for the research community to engage with the development of this aspect of the exercise. But the fact that we are recruiting people to be on the assessment panels gets me thinking about the people part of PCE.

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Bias against online degrees “a PR issue”, stakeholders suggest

The PIE News

“I think there is a need to think more broadly about sustainable management and more long-term ways [to consider] marketing recruitment,” he told the audience. And it is only expected to grow in value, with estimations that the sector will be worth USD$279.30bn by 2029. billion in 2025.

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Danish minister calls for international student u-turn amid labour shortages

The PIE News

Earlier this year, news reforms were introduced which allow universities to open 1,100 English language places each year until 2029, but Egelund believes these don’t go far enough. Our need is great, and the competition for qualified young people and labour is fierce,” Christina Egelund told Danish press.

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Student Accommodation after 2024 and the Need for Strategic Realignment

HEPI

Recruitment continued way after clearing and some late recruitment was by direct application, outside of UCAS. The University of Leeds can be quoted as an example of this, initially planning for significant voids in their own accommodation but as recruitment progressed, they filled their accommodation.

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UTokyo partners with Acumen to boost South Asian enrolment 

The PIE News

Through student recruitment and the development of TNE, the partnership aims to double the number of South Asian students at UTokyo between 2022 and 2029. This is in line with the Japanese government’s ambitious internationalisation goals, including a target of attracting 400,000 international students by 2033.

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62% ‘prioritising’ attracting int’l students – report

The PIE News

One in three (35%) say that they are the lowest priority challenge areas now, but 65% say they will become increasingly difficult by 2029. Changes in politics, tech and regulation are currently considered low priority area, but HE leaders say they will become much greater challenges in the next five years, new research has suggested.

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