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Proposal Calls for Merger of California’s Higher Education Systems

Insight Into Diversity

A bold new proposal suggests combining Californias community colleges, California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC) systems into a unified institution: California University. The post Proposal Calls for Merger of Californias Higher Education Systems appeared first on Insight Into Diversity.

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2025 and beyond: The road ahead for Australian universities

The PIE News

2024 was the year Australia doubled down on its ambition to create a stronger, fairer, and more future-ready higher education system as it works to implement recommendations laid out in the Universities Accord. “Rebuilding this sector must be a priority,” said Luke Sheehy, CEO of peak body Universities Australia.

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University of Essex expands offering to Sri Lanka with NIBM

The PIE News

The partnership will see psychology programs delivered at NIBM in collaboration with the university, allowing Sri Lankan students to gain a global perspective and propel their careers. A special signing ceremony at the universitys Colchester Campus attended by Essexs vice-chancellor, Maria Fasli and NIBM director general, D.

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Rethinking the Financial Challenge of English Universities

HEPI

Do not mistake us: we all recognise the serious financial crises that most English universities are confronting. The latest financial report from the Office for Students (OfS), released in mid-November, suggests 72% of English universities will be in deficit by the end of the academic year if they continue as is.

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

The PIE News

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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ASEAN universities unite to enhance global competitiveness

The PIE News

The ASEAN Universities Exhibition and Forum 2025 (AEF2025), held in Kuala Lumpur, brought together regional stakeholders to enhance higher education collaboration and foster meaningful partnerships. “Over the past decades, ASEAN universities have gained global recognition.

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Short-term politics will pain sector and economy, Universities Australia warns

The PIE News

” On 2023 levels, Australia’s universities would need to shed almost 55,000 international students, Sheehy highlighted. Is this all worth inflicting further financial pain on universities?” Luke Sheehy, Universities Australia “I wish these werent rhetorical questions.