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Maharashtra puts curbs on scholarship for marginalised students

The PIE News

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

The PIE News

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.

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

The PIE News

At the same time, the global soft power landscape is becoming “increasingly competitive” as China continues to offer scholarships, teach Mandarin globally and provide skills support via the Belt and Road initiative. This will change demand for higher education internationally.

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

The PIE News

Stakeholders from India’s domestic and international education industry, speaking to The PIE News , have highlighted the hits and misses for the sectors. According to Dr. Anand B, assistant professor for economics and strategy at the Institute of Management Technology , Dubai, the INR 1.48

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UK free speech: “time will tell” if guidance works

The PIE News

One scenario it puts forward is a university accepting students on visiting scholarships funded by their home government where “scholars must accept the principles of the ruling party of [their home] country”. If so, that university is likely to have to terminate or amend the scholarship agreement,” the scenario reads.

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Challenges Persist for Early-Career Black Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a European research institute, the only Black female researcher was included in every possible photo, even when the subject of the photo opportunity was unrelated to her area of expertise. The fear of reprisal, skepticism about institutional commitment, and a lack of senior Black representation contribute to this discomfort.”

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It is not too late to shift gears to a more visionary International Education Strategy for Canada 

The PIE News

As a policy area, it has evolved to incorporate a wide range of both policy sectors and policy actors on the federal level: GAC; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC); Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC); and Research and Innovation. Creating consensus among all those diverse actors is difficult.

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