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Defunding BTECs could cause HE participation to fall off a cliff

Wonkhe

Pausing BTEC defunding is a cost-neutral decision for an incoming government. Mary Curnock Cook assesses the impact of current policy on HE participation The post Defunding BTECs could cause HE participation to fall off a cliff appeared first on Wonkhe.

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IHE’s 10 recommendations for incoming UK government

The PIE News

A modern and diverse tertiary education system that promotes innovation, excellence and flexibility is within grasp, according to IHE , but certain actions from government could help to deliver real choice and innovation, power leading industries and support every student to succeed in reaching their potential. “This is our blueprint for change,” said Alex Proudfoot, IHE chief executive.

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The astropolitics of higher education

Wonkhe

Space may be the final frontier – but with a bit more coordinated investment, Bleddyn Bowen and Paul Angrave argue UK universities could be even further ahead The post The astropolitics of higher education appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Canada set to tighten rules for PGWP linking access to labour market needs

The PIE News

Government is asking stakeholders, should we “grandfather” (protect) students already studying in Canada at time of implementation? Purpose of PGWP calibration is to ensure labour market outcomes linked to education and training Programs of study will be coded to reflect links occupations in long-term shortage and Express Entry eligibility The Canadian government has sent letters to all provinces consulting them on anticipated changes to the post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program t

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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The challenge of pursuing research security when nationality becomes a shorthand for risk

Wonkhe

The direction of travel for research security in the UK is an increasing focus on specific countries. Sapna Marwaha considers the competing government agendas and mixed messages to international staff The post The challenge of pursuing research security when nationality becomes a shorthand for risk appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Universities Australia chief exec defends international students

The PIE News

Universities Australia chief executive Luke Sheehy appeared on Sky News Australia ahead of the federal election, to defend the high numbers of international students flocking to Australia’s education system after the annual finances gained produced half the nation’s economic growth in 2023. Watch the coverage below. The post Universities Australia chief exec defends international students appeared first on The PIE News.

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Wooden bowling arm that bested Australian cricketer in 1909 rebuilt

The Guardian - Higher Education

Cambridge engineers re-create mathematician Dr John Venn’s machine, which launched balls at 33mph A wooden contraption that bowled out an Australian international cricketer four times in 1909 has been re-created by engineers at the University of Cambridge. The bowling machine was designed by Dr John Venn, the mathematician who gave his name to Venn diagrams , in the early 1900s.

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A Manifesto for Independent Providers

HEPI

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education (IHE), the UK membership organisation and national representative body for independent providers of higher education, professional training and pathways. The IHE manifesto for higher education, with 10 recommendations to the next Government, was released today and is available to view at IHE.ac.uk The higher education sector, like the country, faces a fork in the road ahead.