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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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How will technology change education in the future?

HEPI

There is a long history of people getting their predictions about the future of technology, including the future of technology in education, wrong. Just ten years ago, in the words of Wired magazine, Sebastian Thrun declared that ‘ In 50 years … there will be only ten institutions in the world delivering higher education ’.

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Johns Hopkins University in talks to establish India campus

The PIE News

With the National Education Policy , introduced in 2020, promoting transnational education to establish India as a global hub of education, efforts are being made to attract international universities to the South Asian country. .”

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India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program

The PIE News

Recognising India as a major source of international students, researchers, and workers, Finland has identified the country as a priority for the Talent Boost program, according to the Finnish ambassador to India, Kimmo Lhdevirta. I believe there are over 2,000 students from India in Finland nowadays, the number has grown in recent years.

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Beechside views: swings and roundabouts

The PIE News

Tracking higher education policy in the UK has never been a simple undertaking. While some policy changes apply to universities across the country, the devolved nature of education means that most announcements made by the Department for Education tend only to apply to institutions in England. DfE to the rescue?

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India’s UGC rolls out framework for recognising international qualifications

The PIE News

Indian students who have studied abroad and wish to return to India for further education or employment can now apply for an equivalence certificate through the UGC s dedicated portal by paying the prescribed fee. If Indian institutions are to attract international students, we must ensure fair recognition of degrees earned abroad.

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

The PIE News

Ancillary services, such as strategic advice on India entry, student enrolment, campus establishment and operations management, will be provided by GGS. Together we’ll be contributing to the skills and growth agendas of both our countries.”