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Delivering economic growth: the case for a financially secure higher education sector

HEPI

We do however have concerns about regional access to key courses, especially for disadvantaged students, in areas like East Anglia where there are few universities within easy commuter distance. We believe that the UK higher education sector is at a perilous point in its history.

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Stakeholders raise alarm over fake IELTS scores in Pakistan

The PIE News

Pakistan is home to one of the largest number of English speakers in the world, owing to its colonial history and vast population. This includes implementing advanced technologies to monitor staff activities and ensuring that all personnel involved in score handling are thoroughly vetted.

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Nostalgia is holding Oxbridge back

HEPI

As a recent graduate of Cambridge, where I spent four years, I understand the urge to herald its unique history and methods of teaching. But my report wasnt about personal experience it was about systemic flaws which were patently disadvantaging entire groups of students.

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What Black History Month Means to Me

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 2 minutes Shaloun Mims is a student at The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee   and a Cengage student ambassador Throughout my academic journey, the meaning of Black History Month has changed tremendously. Black History Month was the celebration of their stories and how they paved the way for the lives of Black people today.

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Higher Ed Leaders and Scholars Discuss Promises and Pitfalls of AI Tool Usage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The arrival of consumer-grade AI tools into higher ed space has been swift and “immediate” like few other things in history have been, said panelist Dr. C. We really emphasize the importance of social considerations in every technology course throughout the entire curriculum,” Barabino said. “In These new AI tools.

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US liberal arts could shift focus to help post-study work options

The PIE News

STEM and science students have OPT , scientists and accounting and finance majors have jobs at both fintech and technology companies – humanities students are feeling the lack of options. “We Inherent in all of these [humanities] disciplines is the advent of technology,” Jon Stauff, assistant VP of international affairs at South Dakota State.

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Jill on the Hill: help balance the federal budget and keep STEM talent

The PIE News

The US heavily relies on international talent in fields like medicine, technology, and engineering. One example of how our outdated immigration system disadvantages the United States in the global competition for talent is the story of scientist Erdahl Arikan.

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