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International universities eye Nepal’s high student mobility

The PIE News

The potential attracted representatives from 16 universities across major study destinations including the US, UK, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia to visit the Himalayan country as part of a delegation led by Acumen under its Nepal Rising initiative. increase from the previous year.

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Johns Hopkins University in talks to establish India campus

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During a visit to India last week, a high-level delegation from the Maryland-based institute discussed the possibility of establishing an offshore campus in India. The university has already launched two initiatives in India to address tuberculosis elimination and promote gender equality in STEM and Medicine.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

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The core aims of a university have not changed in centuries. Among those taking a more holistic approach is the University of Heriot-Watt Malaysia, pushing an emphasis on supporting students to ‘find their purpose’ over the mere pursuit of credentials. We use it to enrich and enhance traditional education,” says Al-Atabi.

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University of Surrey to open branch campus in India’s GIFT City

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The campus will be delivered in collaboration with GUS Global Services (GGS), in Gujarat’s GIFT City, Indias special economic zone , where institutions are free from the regulations that govern the rest of the country.

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Sri Lankan students set their sights on Indian universities

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Discussions at the New Delhi event centered on Indias growing appeal as a destination for international students and a key partner for global institutions seeking to enhance their internationalisation strategies. The only issue right now is that we need to help Indian universities, especially public ones, with capacity building.

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British Council partners with Maharashtra on internationalisation drive

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The capacity building for international officers program, developed under an MOU between the UK-based organisation and Maharashtra ‘s Department of Higher and Technical Education, is aimed at advancing the internationalisation of higher education institutions across the state.

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