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“Little known” about UK TNE students, finds HEPI report

The PIE News

There is a need for better public information about UK TNE students to raise their profile and ensure the quality of the education they receive, a report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) sets out. However, not much is known about these students, according to the report.

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

The PIE News

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. Is ‘student purpose’ the key to better outcomes? Heriot Watt Malaysia has put ‘purpose’ at the centre of its education offering to students.

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Taking a global view of UK international education policy

HEPI

We work with universities around the world to help increase global participation and I am deeply proud of the outstanding education taken up by students ambitious for their studies and their futures. Most of our students are aiming to be successful undergraduates and more than half of them come from the Far East.

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What next for int’l education after South Korea’s political crisis?

The PIE News

This article examines how the political crisis has disrupted international higher education in South Korea, focusing on five key areas: reputational damage, impact on students from Asia and the Global South, rising xenophobia, heightened student anxiety, and the sidelining of education policy.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. The university also gained national recognition for its work in advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized students, as reported in Diverse last October.

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Why a US high school diploma matters: how online private schools empower international students

The PIE News

For international students, access to a premier secondary education plays a huge role in daily life and future opportunities. Of over 3,000 students enrolled in grades K-12, 20% of them are international learners, reflecting the schools global impact. Explore a day in the life of a high school student at Laurel Springs.

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Sri Lankan students set their sights on Indian universities

The PIE News

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. ” According to the Study in India portal, over 72,000 international students studied in India for the academic year 2024/25.