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First UK Russell Group branch campus announced in Egypt

The PIE News

The new and exciting agreement will increase access to UK education for many young Egyptians, creating new pathways for their professional future, explained British ambassador to Egypt, Gareth Bayley, sharing his pride in the cooperation.

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UAE explores further educational ties with Finland

The PIE News

With the UAE being the largest destination for Finnish exports in the Gulf and Middle East region, its Ministry of Education is keen to leverage the well-built ties between the countries by drawing on Finland’s expertise in education. Consulting, and head of the firms Global Education Practice.

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A view from Abuja: the global refugee crisis and higher education

The PIE News

Here in the UK, there is laudable commitment by the sector, with Universities of Sanctuary and a plethora of schemes to enable refugees to resume their education journey following (often violent) disruption and displacement. Higher education systems around the world have long recognised this.

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Saudi-US partnerships set to power Vision 2030 Goals

The PIE News

On the heels of the first Saudi-US Higher Education Partnerships Forum, co-organised by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education, the US Embassy, and IIE, and held in Riyadh, The PIE sat down with Michael Ratney, US ambassador to Saudi Arabia to explore the evolving landscape of educational collaboration between the two nations.

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Francisco Tapia Salinas: The Artist Who Set Chile’s Student Debt Ablaze

Higher Education Inquirer

The title of the work was a direct reference to the motto of the now-defunct University del Mar, a private institution that had been shut down by Chiles Ministry of Education. As the universitys closure left hundreds of students with substantial debt but no degree, Tapia was moved to take action.

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

The PIE News

Inspired by ancient centres of learning at Nalanda and Taxila, India’s National Education Policy (NEP) advocates for a greater degree of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies. As one of the largest education systems in the world, it will take time for the goals for the NEP to come to fruition.

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Greek TNE applications surge under new law

The PIE News

The applications from 11 British, one French and one Cypriot institution were submitted to the Greek Ministry of Education on March 31, after regulatory reform allowing international universities to establish fully accredited branch campuses in Greece.