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London Higher unveils interactive map highlighting city’s R&D reach

The PIE News

And there are plans to expand the project, using the map as a “live resource” that grows as more research projects which are categorised under one of four themes: arts and humanities; medicine, health and life sciences; physical sciences, engineering and mathematics; and social sciences are added, London Higher said.

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Acumen: Indian students branching out from big four study destinations

The PIE News

Agents now prioritise clear value demonstrations and robust risk mitigation strategies, such as rigorous checks on student documentation and credentials, and ensuring strong English proficiency. Acumen Fraudulent documents have been a major concern among students and international education stakeholders in India.

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New funding models explored as UK HEIs “running out of road”

The PIE News

A review of the calibration of the scheme is a way to “avoid political traps now” and give parties maximum room for manoeuvre after the election, noted David Willetts, who was minister for universities and science from 2010 until 2014. “Higher education institutions across the UK are under financial strain.

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Key Facts and Figures about the Graduate Technical workforce

HEPI

Specifically, the proportion of men in the three most prevalent groups of the technical workforce, ‘science, engineering and production technicians’, ‘IT technicians’ and ‘architectural technicians’, is much higher than that of women (5.0, The TALENT Commission report was published in 2022. percentage points, respectively).

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Growth in assistant professorships is uneven (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

In STEM areas, health sciences professions and business disciplines, demand for new Ph.D.s But this is not the case in education, in social sciences and in particular in the humanities, all of which are characterized by stable or declining demand for assistant professors. is clearly growing. percent between 2011 and 2021.

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How Can We Bring Many More Students to Math, Data and Statistical Literacy?

Inside Higher Ed

A data science pathway as an alternative to the standard Algebra II, precalculus and calculus sequence. A data science pathway as an alternative to the standard Algebra II, precalculus and calculus sequence. At stake are hot-button issues involving equity, privilege, socioeconomic class and gender, ethnicity and race.

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High-quality skills as a means of attracting FDI and reducing regional inequalities

HEPI

The UK’s economic growth and its global position as a leader of science and innovation cannot be secured without skills. Current skills shortages within the UK are well documented, with the Federation of Small Businesses reporting that 80% of small firms faced difficulties recruiting applicants with suitable skills during 2021/22.