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India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program

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Of course the companies do a lot for their own workforces, I hope that Finnish vocational training institutes and universities of applied sciences develop more contacts with their Indian counterparts. However, its essential to further improve the business environment here. “I believe India will continue to grow.

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Not using AI is “disservice” to students 

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Leon van Bokhorst, senior lecturer at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, built a feedback loop implemented by the university using AI to help students take ownership of their feedback. “Professionalisation means that we as teachers become students again.

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15.7% Swiss outbound mobility ‘too low’

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The University of St.Gallen, EPF Lausanne, HEP St.Gallen, Università della Svizzera italiana and the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland make up the top five. Mobility rates range widely from 1% to 50%, with only four of the 36 universities surveyed meeting the target of 20%.

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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

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In the midst of Norway’s enchanting fjords and endless summer daylight, a gathering of educators takes place at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen. It also fosters inclusivity and global citizenship by creating an environment where diverse perspectives converge.

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Coursera Launches Course Builder: Organizations Can Now Quickly Create and Launch Custom Courses at Scale

Coursera blog

“We have a remarkable opportunity to innovate in our blended master’s programs by using Coursera’s cutting-edge technology, specifically Course Builder,” said Jessica Vlasica, Manager of Learning Environment Design, Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC).

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“Strengthen Dutch learning in our universities”, minister insists

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“In general, universities of applied sciences currently have a (still) smaller share of international students, with the exception of a number of specific institutions, and the language of instruction is Dutch in the vast majority of the programmes.

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Internationalisation in the Netherlands: an uncertain, volatile landscape

The PIE News

And raises the question whether Dutch universities, that promote inclusive education for their diverse student and staff population, can continue to create a safe productive learning and work environment for their students and staff.