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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

The PIE News

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. This commitment to accessibility ensures that students from diverse backgrounds can access quality education.

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

The PIE News

As per the latest statistics, there are over 22,000 international students in Finnish higher education institutions, with Indian students maintaining a steady number. I think a key area maybe is to allow kids to search for information and solve problems by themselves.

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15.7% Swiss outbound mobility ‘too low’

The PIE News

The findings from the agency for exchange and mobility found that “only one in nine higher education institutions meets Switzerland’s international and national mobility targets” Many Swiss institutions show a “significant lower rate” than the 20% Higher Education Area mobility target, the body warned.

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Ask not what you can do for engineering…

HEPI

One of the reasons engineering is neglected in the school curriculum is perhaps because it is (wrongly) considered analogous to applied sciences and mathematics. For example, no one doubts the cardinal importance of mathematics and the sciences, but in learning about them, engineers synthesise these concepts to create reality.

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Internationalisation in the Netherlands: an uncertain, volatile landscape

The PIE News

Many in higher education, both Dutch and international students and staff, are left in shock, anger and disbelief. This result brings a major blow to both internationalisation activities and the financing of higher education. There is a wave of disappointment and sadness.

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Cultural Competence: A Critical Skill for Today’s Police Officers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The missions of higher education and policing differ, yet each occupies well-known and established community spaces. Much like higher education, policing nationwide continues to wrestle with unparalleled demographic shifts, persistent public scrutiny, and questionable legitimacy. police officers. Dr. Neil D. Dr. Neil D.

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Stakeholders adapt to changing trends among Indian students

The PIE News

The volatility around policy changes caused some confusion, but we’ve worked hard to provide clear information and support,” added Gupta. I decided on Germany because the fees are very low and there was a huge support system to help with the process,” said Sahil Dubey, who will be studying at Germany’s Fulda University of Applied Sciences.