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German leader appeals to int’l graduates

The PIE News

Speaking at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, Scholz said it was “inspiring to see how many students from around the world come to Germany and wish to work here afterwards” “We need these young and well-qualified men and women for the successful economic development of our country,” he said.

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Looming Dutch election leaves stakeholders sitting in first gear

The PIE News

From a housing crisis, to a stop on international recruitment, to a governmental collapse, almost everything under the sun has happened. Speaking to The PIE, Jorrit Snijder, Breda University of Applied Sciences ’ President, points out that the debate that’s been going on since the housing crisis has left behind some key context.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here.

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Hewlett Foundation Awards $20M to Diversify Cybersecurity Field

Insight Into Diversity

Cybersecurity, like many STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, has been historically male-dominated and lacks diversity. At FIU, the funds will bolster the Cybersecurity@FIU program, enabling the university to enhance its teaching and research capabilities in the field and support the recruitment of students.

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Netherlands: call for higher education funding rethink in ongoing international debate

The PIE News

Last year, Dutch minister for Education, Culture and Science, Robbert Dijkgraaf, told The PIE in an exclusive interview that the country was searching for an “optimal” number of international students, while he praised the role of student and researcher international exchanges. Read it here.

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Switzerland fee reports premature, but signal turning tide in Europe

The PIE News

This proposal only affects the two Federal Institutes of Technology and does not apply to other cantonal universities or universities of applied sciences. Any increase will not facilitate the recruitment of foreign students and will have varying effects on research and academic excellence,” he said.

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How Industry Micro-Credentials Are Transforming Higher Education 

Coursera blog

Faculty also have access, which has helped recruit internal champions for the program. Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK) in Finland began offering Professional Certificates from Coursera as part of a program revamp for career-oriented learning.