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New Government, familiar problems – By Chris Husbands

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Familiar though these principles are in higher education policy, some are in truth relatively recent, and are creating tensions between what the nation wants from its university system, what universities can offer and what the government and others are willing to pay for. The structural deficit on research funding deepened.

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UK sector hits out at “deeply controversial” international income levy

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Under plans unveiled in today’s long-awaited immigration white paper , Keir Starmer’s government said money from the levy which is being illustratively modelled at around 6% of the income institutions make from international student fees would be reabsorbed back into the higher education and skills system.

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Hits and misses in Budget 2024 for India’s education sector

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. “Initiatives like setting up working women’s hostels and providing internships to one crore youth with stipends will boost female labour force participation and bridge the education-employment gap,” said Dr. Anand. Additionally, many international universities offer favourable payment options to accommodate students.

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Report Suggests Reforms if Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Models that incorporated students’ socioeconomic status were shown to potentially help claw back some level of diversity but were limited. “We Dr. Dominique Baker, an associate professor of education policy at Southern Methodist University, thought that such a plan might run into trouble.

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70 Years Later: Black Students with Disabilities Post-Brown v. Board of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The educational inequities they face continue to reflect broader societal inequalities, perpetuating a cycle of disadvantage and exclusion. To honor the legacy of Brown while addressing its shortcomings, we must advocate for educational policies that are truly inclusive and equitable.

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Student number caps: For the many not the few (But what if the few matter too?)

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For example, the pros and cons of Scotland’s student funding model, with no fees for local students staying in Scotland but tight number caps, barely featured in the recent election to become the new First Minister. That’s how snail-like higher education policy has been in recent years, thanks to all the political turmoil.)

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How to enable the employability of university graduates

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Furthermore, the authors contend that integrating employability activities into the curriculum can serve to level the playing field for disadvantaged students. This model they argue will enrich the industry experience and opportunities and will be purposefully student-centric to improve employability.