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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D.,

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Maharashtra puts curbs on scholarship for marginalised students

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Though SC, ST, and OBC communities constitute over 70% of the Indian population, with Maharashtra being home to over 55% of individuals from the marginalised groups, issues like casteism, abuse, and bullying have plagued the students in prominent higher education institutions across India. asserted Kendre.

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Aus scholarships and partnerships in India

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A new scholarship program for talented young Indian researchers, four university partnerships and an India-Australia education plan have all been unveiled as high-profile leaders met in India this week. The next meeting of the Australia India Education and Skills Council be held in Australia in 2024.

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

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lakh crore allocation can prove to be the game changer for reforms in India’s educational infrastructure. “E-vouchers E-vouchers for education loans with interest subvention will make higher education more accessible. Additionally, many international universities offer favourable payment options to accommodate students.

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Australia’s universities can boost soft power in “competitive” landscape – report

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Authors warn that a lack of “domestic diplomacy” – Australians’ understanding of the value of international higher education – could harm the country’s global reputation, particularly if international students return home having experienced exploitation, racism and exclusion.

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Addressing global challenges together: the power of education diplomacy

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These discussions reaffirmed the unique position that institutions of higher education hold as connectors across geographical and cultural divides, as well as catalysts for positive global change. In such international forums, institutions of higher education actively contribute to a larger dialogue on global challenges.

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Challenges Persist for Early-Career Black Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report, titled “Unblocking the Pipeline: Supporting the Retention, Progression and Promotion of Black Early-Career Academics,” was the culmination of a monthslong survey of Black ECAs by the Higher Education Policy Institute, a U.K. think tank. This parallels findings in the U.S., I’ve felt it,” says Patton Davis. “I

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